Name: Shrimp and quinoa salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup quinoa; 1/2 cup water; 6 oz cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3.5 oz cucumber, diced; 1/2 red bell pepper, diced; 2 1/2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

Nutrition

Per serving

397 calories

Protein: 47g; 47% of calories
Carbs: 32g; 32% of calories
Fat: 9g; 21% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Combine the quinoa, water, and a pinch of the salt in a small saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Done when water is absorbed.
While the quinoa cooks, dice the cucumber and bell pepper. Finely chop the parsley.
In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, the remaining salt, and the black pepper.
Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Add the quinoa, cooked shrimp, cucumber, bell pepper, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing. Toss thoroughly to combine.

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