Cooling Tri-Color Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Mint, and Lime Dressing
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Cooling Tri-Color Quinoa Salad with Cucumber, Mint, and Lime Dressing
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A cooling, fresh and zesty salad perfect for the warm months!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa Bob's Red Mill brand
- 1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded, and chopped (1¾ cups)
- ½ cup mint chopped, leaves
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- ½ teaspoon za’atar seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- Optional for serving:
- feta cheese
- golden raisins
Instructions
- Add 2 cups of water to a pot and bring to a full boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to a simmer, and cover. Cook 12 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and allow quinoa to sit 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff with a fork.
- Add the cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl, along with the cucumber, mint, garlic, and pine nuts. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, za'atar, and sea salt. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and toss everything together well. Taste quinoa salad for flavor and add more lime juice and salt to taste. Serve with golden raisins and feta cheese (optional).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Serving (of 6)
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving (of 6) | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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