Quinoa Cucumber Salad

Published: 04/20/2016
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We love this healthy Quinoa Cucumber Salad! It’s vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and oh so delicious!

quinoa cucumber salad with parsley

Healthy Quinoa Cucumber Salad

This delish dish makes a great side salad to pair with your favorite protein, sandwich, and more!

It’s fast, flavorful, and ready to rock your face.

How to Cook Quinoa
Plate of Cucumber Quinoa Tabouli Style Salad

serving suggestions:

Here are some tasty ways to enjoy this fast and flavorful cucumber quinoa salad:

GET YUMMUS WITH HUMMUS!

My all-time favorite way to deliver fresh tabbouleh into my face is piled atop a mountain of ultra-creamy plain hummus and devoured via freshly warmed pita bread.

Fresh baguette also makes a fantastic delivery mechanism… can you tell I have a slight weakness for carbs? #swoon

You can also top a package of your favorite hummus with this tasty quinoa cucumber salad and surround it by any and all veggies you have on hand. Serve it up as an epic appetizer with carrots, cucumber, celery, and pita chips.

SALAD IT UP!

Mix this tasty green goddess into a jumbo greek salad with all your favorite toppings! Need a dressing? Try my Creamy Feta Dressing or this lighter Greek Dressing recipe.

PACK A PITA:

Wrap it in a pita, gyro-style, with grilled chicken, veggies, and fresh romaine lettuce. Bonus points if you add Tzatziki Sauce. Gluten Free? Snag your favorite GF wrap and you’re good to go!

Ooh! And promise me you’ll whip up these Greek Quinoa Bowls too? We seriously cannot stop making them for speedy weekday lunches!

Green Goddess Quinoa Tabouleh

Quinoa Cucumber Salad

We love this healthy Quinoa Cucumber Salad! It's vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and oh so delicious!
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Cucumber Quinoa
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jenn Laughlin – Peas and Crayons

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dry quinoa (rinsed)
  • ¾ cup water
  • ⅛ tsp dried oregano
  • ⅛ tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 cups chopped parsley
  • 1/4-1/2 cup chopped green onion to taste
  • 1 English cucumber (peeled and seeded)
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 1-2 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • juice of 2 limes

Instructions

  • Cook up a small pot of quinoa in water per package directions or feel free to use this photo tutorial to get you started! This should take about 13 minutes.
  • Once your quinoa is fluffy and ready, season with oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste and allow quinoa to cool to room temperature.
  • Add parsley, green onion, cucumber.
  • Whisk together oil, vinegar, and lime juice, add to the mixture and toss to coat, evenly distributing the ingredients.
  • Feel free to adjust seasoning and ingredients to taste, adding more of your favorites or any of the optional extras from the ingredients above.
  • Cover and let stand for 15 minutes to let flavors mingle. May be enjoyed room temperature or chilled. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe yields about 2.5-3 cups of tabbouleh.
Chopped fresh mint leaves would be awesome in this! I didn’t have any handy but I’m planning on growing a little pot of mint on my porch so I never run out again! YUM!
Also, feel free to change up the onion, add some yummy minced garlic to the mix, and even toss in some fresh ripe tomatoes for a burst of color and flavor.
Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 163kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 15mg, Potassium: 343mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1440IU, Vitamin C: 27mg, Calcium: 47mg, Iron: 2mg
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About The Author:

Jenn Laughlin

Jenn Laughlin has been creating and sharing recipes for over 15 years. After graduating with a B.S. in Dietetics from Florida State University and working as a Nutrition Educator for WIC, she created Peas and Crayons in 2009. The goal was simple: create and share delicious tested and perfected recipes with vegetables as the star!

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  1. 5 stars
    Yum, loving this twist on the classic, and loving the use of quinoa. I love bulgur, but I love quinoa even more 🙂 such fresh flavors, perfect for a summer side.

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