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Coconut Lime Quinoa Salad

A refreshing and zesty quinoa salad with coconut and lime.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Fusion
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ¼ cup green onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
  3. 3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
  4. 4. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  5. 5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and salt.
  6. 6. Add cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, and green onions. Toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Coconut, Lime, Quinoa
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