Summer is the perfect time to enjoy fresh and flavorful salads. This recipe is packed with colorful vegetables and a zesty homemade dressing that will have your taste buds dancing.
Not only is this salad delicious, but it is also healthy and easy to make. You can customize it by using your favorite ingredients or adding leftover chicken, fish or tofu for some protein.
Ingredients
- 1 head of lettuce
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1 cup of cooked quinoa
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
Instructions
- Wash and chop the lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- Place the chopped vegetables in a large salad bowl.
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Once the quinoa has cooled, add it to the salad bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well, making sure all the vegetables and quinoa are coated.
- Chop the parsley and mint and sprinkle them over the top of the salad.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful summer salad!
