Lunch Box Quinoa Salad with Veggies
Try this lunchbox quinoa salad for a tasty gluten-free lunch idea the kids will want to eat! It's packed with plenty of colorful veggies and delicious flavors.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
- ½ small red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ lime, juiced
- ¼ cup minced carrots
- ¼ cup green peas
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil, add the quinoa, and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until chilled.
- Remove the quinoa from the fridge and add the bell pepepr, onion curry powder, cilantro, lime juice, carrots, and peas. Season with salt and black pepper, and toss to combine.
- Pack the quinoa salad into a lunch container with additional snacks. Close the container and pack it into a lunch bag with an ice pack.
