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Lemon Quinoa Salad with Pistachios & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Whip up this vibrant lemon quinoa salad in minutes. Pistachios and sun-dried tomatoes add crunch and color, and the salad is gluten-free and vegan.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3 Cups
Calories: 1746 kcal
Course: Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 ½ ounces sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil, sliced (about ½ cup)
  • ¼ cup shelled & chopped pistachios
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon agave nectar or honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
  2. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.
  3. To the quinoa, add the sun-dried tomatoes, pistachios and parsley. Stir to combine.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.5Cup Calories 174.6kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 22.3g (7%) Protein 5.2g (10%) Fat 7.3g (11%) Saturated Fat 0.7g (4%) Sodium 84.5mg (4%) Potassium 15.4mg (0%) Fiber 2.7g (11%) Sugar 4.2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1746

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5Cup
Calories 174.6kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 22.3g 7%
Protein 5.2g 10%
Fat 7.3g 11%
Saturated Fat 0.7g 4%
Sodium 84.5mg 4%
Potassium 15.4mg 0%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Sugar 4.2g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.