Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens

Name: Herb-Infused Quinoa Salad with Garden Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh basil; 2 tbsp fresh dill; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice

A vibrant, protein-packed salad featuring fluffy quinoa, fresh garden herbs, and crisp seasonal greens.

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Category: Salads

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh dill
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Rinse 1 cup quinoa under cold water until water runs clear. Cook in 2 cups water for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Chop 1 cup cherry tomatoes into halves and finely chop 1/4 cup fresh basil and 2 tbsp fresh dill.
Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, basil, and dill. Whisk 3 tbsp olive oil with 1 tbsp lemon juice, then pour over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.