Healthy Crunchy Quinoa Salad (with Pistachios)
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Healthy Crunchy Quinoa Salad (with Pistachios)
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Whether as a quick weekday lunch or a colorful side dish, this Healthy Crunchy Quinoa Salad (With Pistachios) is a guaranteed winner!
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Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1/3 cup pistachios shelled
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup reduced-sugar dried cherries roughly chopped
- 1 cup reduced-fat feta cheese crumbled
- 6 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain kefir
- 4 teaspoons honey
- 4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Once boiling, stir in the quinoa. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook until the moisture is absorbed (about 15 minutes). Once cooked, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and place it into the refrigerator.
- While the quinoa cooks, preheat your oven to 400°F and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Toast the pistachios in the oven until lightly golden brown, about 10-12 minutes. Set aside.
- Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the salt, chopped cherries, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped basil.
- Roughly chop the toasted pistachios and add them to the salad. Stir until everything is well mixed.
- To make the dressing, stir the kefir and honey together in a medium, microwave- safe bowl. Microwave the mixture until the honey is melted and easily mixes into the kefir, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the balsamic vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad, mix well, and devour!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
654mg
(27%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
954IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
86mg
(9%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 954IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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