Description
A collection of cozy prep-ahead meals perfect for gatherings, emphasizing clean comfort foods that can be made in advance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of quinoa
- 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup of cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- This dish can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cozy meals, prep-ahead, clean comfort foods, gatherings