Tomato-Mint Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and aromatic grain salad that combines fluffy quinoa with juicy diced tomatoes and a generous amount of fresh mint. The mint adds a cooling, bright note that makes this salad exceptionally invigorating during the hot summer months. Dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, it is a light and healthy dish that celebrates fresh herbs.

Prep 14 minCook 41 minTotal 55 minUpdated Jul 3, 202655 minVegetarianVeganGluten Free

A refreshing and aromatic grain salad that combines fluffy quinoa with juicy diced tomatoes and a generous amount of fresh mint. The mint adds a cooling, bright note that makes this salad exceptionally invigorating during the hot summer months. Dressed simply with olive oil and lemon, it is a light and healthy dish that celebrates fresh herbs.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 2 tbsp Raisin
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 48.13 g Tomato, diced
  • 27.5 oz Onion, minced
  • 290 g Radish, quartered
  • 13.3 oz Cucumber, diced
  • 4 cubes Almond, sliced toasted
  • 1 tbsp Mint, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in a small saucepan. Pour in quinoa, raisins, and a pinch of salt. Cover, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, then remove from heat, and allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. Toss together the tomatoes, onion, radish, cucumber, and almonds in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled quinoa, then season with mint, parsley, cumin, lime juice, sesame oil, and salt. Chill 1 to 2 hours before serving.

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