Colorful Lemon Quinoa

By MelanieAnn

Nutrition per serving: 217 calories, 13g fat, 1g saturated fat, 5g protein, 22g carbs, 2g fiber, 2g sugar, 43mg sodium.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked quinoa
• 10 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup cucumber, seeded and diced
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
• Pomegranate seeds for garnish
• Lemon zest for garnish
• VINAIGRETTE
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest, plus additional zest for qarnish
• Pinch salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, mix quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, onion, and hazelnuts.

2. In a small bowl, whisk vinaigrette ingredients. Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture and stir to coat. Garnish with lemon zest and pomegranate seeds. Serve at room temperature or cold.