Chive and Lemon Quinoa Salad
A vibrant salad with fluffy quinoa, fresh chives, and zesty lemon dressing, ideal for garden-to-table dining. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, chives, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, cooked quinoa
- 3 tbsp, finely chopped chives
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup, diced cucumber
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, 3 tbsp chopped chives, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Step 2: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup diced cucumber to the bowl. Gently toss until vegetables are coated.
- Step 3: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
