Description
Quinoa Pomegranate Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines the nutty flavor of quinoa with the sweet-tart burst of pomegranate seeds. This salad not only pleases the palate but also serves as an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. Perfect as a side or main dish, it’s an easy-to-make favorite that will impress your friends and family with its delightful flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (fresh or frozen)
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness. Cook in 2 cups of water over medium heat until simmers and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and let cool at room temperature.
- Dice cucumber and red bell pepper while waiting for quinoa to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, and pomegranate seeds. Stir gently to mix.
- Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over the mixture; season with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish with parsley before serving chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg