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Cold Quinoa Salad
This tasty cold Quinoa Salad recipe is versatile and delicious! Add your favorite veggies and meat for the taste you'll crave.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 434 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 cup quinoa
- salt
- 1 whole cucumber peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Cubed Swiss cheese
- 1 cup sliced low fat salami
- 3 tablespoons low fat balsamic dressing
Instructions
- In a small pot, stir water, quinoa and salt together. Cover and bring to boil. Reduce to simmer until water has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. After it's cooked, pour into large bowl to cool slightly.
- After 5 minutes, pour in chopped veggies, meat and cheese. Toss with dressing and refrigerate until completely chilled. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
434kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
47mg
(16%)
Sodium
804mg
(34%)
Potassium
601mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
744IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
257mg
(26%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 434
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 434kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 47mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 804mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 601mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 744IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 257mg | 26% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.