Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
317 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Quinoa Salad
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Our fresh and healthy Quinoa Salad recipe is addicting and bursting with fresh flavor. It's always the favorite summer side dish, or add some protein to make it a meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth , chicken broth, or water
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 5 green onions , chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 1 avocados , chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 fresh limes , juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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Instructions
- Cook quinoa and vegetable broth according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl: olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble: Transfer quinoa to a large bowl. Add black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and avocado. Pour dressing over salad and stir gently to combine. Serve immediatly.
Notes
- Add Protein: Make it a meal by adding 12oz grilled chicken breast, shrimp, tofu or steak.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
596mg
(25%)
Potassium
657mg
(19%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
553IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 657mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 553IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
57 reviews
Excellent
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