BLT Quinoa Salad
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Excellent
BLT Quinoa Salad
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Take your salad game to the next level with this BLT Quinoa Salad featuring smoky bacon, fluffy quinoa, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and a creamy homemade dressing.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- 3-4 lices additive-free bacon
- 4 cups green leaf lettuce or favorite leafy green lettuce
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes sliced in half
Creamy BLT Salad Dressing
- 4 TBSP sour cream
- 3 TBSP quality mayo
- 1 clove garlic, pressed with a garlic press
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 1-2 TBSP milk
Instructions
- First whisk together the dressing to give it time for the flavors to mix and meld. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients with just 1 Tablespoon of the milk. Whisk well and use any additional milk to thin the dressing to desired consistency. Conver and refrigerate until ready to eat.
- Rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve to remove its natural coating. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
- New to quinoa? Here's a (visual/tutorial) of the cooking process!
- While the quinoa simmers away, cook bacon via your favorite method. I like to coarsely chop it into pieces and cook in a skillet until nice and crispy. It only takes a few minutes!
- Onve the bacon and quinoa are ready, all that's left to do is pile your plates high with fresh lettuce, toasty quinoa, juicy ripe tomatoes and crispy bacon! Drizzle with dressing and dive in!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for the salad only using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Each TBSP of dressing is approx. 24 calories. Adjust as needed based on desired serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
345kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
925mg
(26%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5155IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
58.9mg
(65%)
Calcium
65mg
(7%)
Iron
4.2mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 345 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 345kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5155IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 58.9mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 65mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4.2mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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