Beet Quinoa Salad (Just 5 Ingredients)
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4.8
Beet Quinoa Salad (Just 5 Ingredients)
Description
Beet Quinoa Salad combines cooked quinoa with small cubes of cooked beets and mandarin oranges, offering contrasting earthy and sweet flavors alongside a soft texture. Goat cheese or feta adds a mild creaminess and slight tang, while Italian parsley provides fresh herb notes and a pop of green color.
The ingredients are all diced or crumbled to similar sizes for easy mixing and even bites. The salad is simply tossed without additional dressing, relying on the natural juices of the mandarins and the creamy cheese for moisture and flavor. This makes it a straightforward, no-fuss dish emphasizing distinct ingredients working together.
This salad can be served as a light lunch, a nutrient-rich side, or part of a vegetarian meal. The combination of quinoa and beets gives heartiness and vivid color, while the mandarin adds refreshing citrus brightness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 2 beet cooked, medium
- 3 mandarin orange medium
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (feta is another great option)
- 2 tbsp Italian parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Clean and dice beets and mandarins into small cubes. Add quinoa, cheese and herbs to diced ingredients.
- To serve, toss all the ingredients together. Garnish with herbs and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 925IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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