Vegetarian/Vegan/Quinoa Salad Recipe

This quinoa salad made with cucumber, bell peppers, broccoli, and tomatoes gets a hint of brightness from a lemon-garlic vinaigrette. The rest of the good news? It's delicious, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, low-calorie, and takes about 30 minutes to prepare. There's a lot to love about quinoait's an excellent source of protein with about 11 grams per cup cooked, it's high in iron, magnesium, and fiber and can be prepared faster than most other grains which add up to a win-win for busy lifestyles. This recipe lends itself to experimentation so try adding or swapping out different veggies such as zucchini, corn, kale, or spinach greens; there's really no wrong way to make a healthy quinoa salad. This recipe is perfect for those nights when you don't want to fuss too much over dinner.