Orange Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
3 mins
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Total Time
23 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
747 kcal
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Course
Salad
Orange Quinoa Salad
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
For Quinoa
- 1 Cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 Cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 ts salt
- 1/4 Cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 Cup pecans or walnuts chopped
- 1 pieces orange chopped
- Toasted Edamame for garnish optional
For Orange Dressing (you may end up using less than what the recipe calls for)
- 1/2 Cup orange juice Fresh Squeezed
- 1 Cup olive oil
- 2 Teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 Teaspoons sugar
- pinch of salt
Instructions
For Quinoa
- Bring the stock to a boil. Pour the quinoa and salt. Cover and cook on low heat until all the liquid has dried out (about 15 to 20 minutes)
- Remove from heat and let it cool
For Dressing
- Whisk in the orange juice, olive oil, sugar and mustard together. Add salt if needed
Assembly
- Toss cooled Quinoa with orange slices, pecans and cranberries until combined. Add dressing little by little until desired flavor is achieved. You may not need to add the whole amount of vinaigrette. It depends on your taste preference. Garnish with toasted Edamame
- Keep refrigerated
Nutrition Information
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Calories
747kcal
(37%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
62g
(95%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
Monounsaturated Fat
41g
Sodium
648mg
(27%)
Potassium
444mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 747 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 747kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Sodium | 648mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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