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Havarti Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Havarti Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette is hands down one of my favorite easy lunch ideas. Big chunks of creamy havarti, the most addictive cilantro vinaigrette plus quinoa and veggies! It's perfect.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 437 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup red or white quinoa
- 2 cups corn about 4 ears, cut from the cob
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 jalapeno, diced and seeds removed
- 1 recipe cilantro vinagrette
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime juiced
- ½ cup havarti cheese cubed
- chili powder to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the package directions.
- Once cooked, add the quinoa and raw corn to a large mixing bowl with the chopped jalapeño, green onions, cilantro avocado vinaigrette, all of the lime juice, chunks of havarti cheese and a dash of chili powder. Toss to combine.
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For the Cilantro Vinaigrette
- Make according to the link above but add 1 avocado into the mix before blending until smooth. If it's too thick, smooth out with a few tablespoons of water. The consistency should be that of mayo.
Notes
- This is an easy salad to make ahead since it is quinoa-based. Make the salad and the dressing and store in the fridge. Combine and toss just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
12mg
(4%)
Sodium
124mg
(5%)
Potassium
704mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
124mg
(12%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 704mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.