Name: Sardine quinoa salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/3 cup water; 5 oz canned sardines in oil, drained; 3 oz English cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3/4 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh dill, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving

496 calories

Protein: 41g; 34% of calories
Carbs: 32g; 26% of calories
Fat: 22g; 40% of calories

Instructions

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

Combine quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, remaining salt, and black pepper.
Add the cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion to the bowl. Gently flake the sardines into large pieces and fold them into the salad along with the chopped dill.

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