Italian Quinoa Salad
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Italian Quinoa Salad
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Fresh, zesty, and full of bright flavors, this Italian Quinoa Pasta Salad is a heartier take on a classic Italian Chopped Salad. Switch out the lettuce base for a hearty grain and the salad becomes a super satisfying meal!
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Ingredients
- 2 bags Success Boil-in-Bag Tri-Color Quinoa ~2 cups cooked
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
- 1 cup English cucumber diced
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- ⅔ cup crumbled feta
- ⅔ cup Shaved parmesan
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
- 1 avocado
- ⅔ cup diced salami
- ½ cup favorite Italian dressing OR see dressing ingredients below
For the Dressing
- ½ cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ½ packet Italian dressing seasoning mixture
- 1 tsp honey optional
Instructions
- Start by preparing the Success Boil-in-Bag Quinoa according to box instructions. Let cool to room temperature before adding to the salad.
- While the quinoa is cooking, dice cherry tomatoes, red peppers, red onion, and cucumber. Slice the avocado and salami and finely dice Italian parsley.
- In a large bowl, add all of the salad ingredients together: cooked quinoa, diced vegetables, cheese, parsley, avocado and salami. Toss together.
- If making the homemade dressing, add all of the dressing ingredients to a small jar and shake to mix.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss again.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes and serve chilled!
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Notes
- If you’re making this salad in advance or for meal prep, keep the dressing separate until just before enjoying. Any grain will soak up the dressing when stored.
- If you’re making this salad in advance or for meal prep, keep the dressing separate until just before enjoying. Any grain will soak up the dressing when stored.
- Chop all of the salad ingredients finely so you’re able to get the most flavor in each bite. (I love using a vegetable chopper!)
- Chop all of the salad ingredients finely so you’re able to get the most flavor in each bite. (I love using a
- vegetable chopper
- !)
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
744kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
29g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
1605mg
(67%)
Potassium
772mg
(22%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 744 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 744kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 29g | 171% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1605mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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