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Quinoa Salad

This Quinoa Salad is a gorgeous salad full of bright ingredients that's so delicious and healthy for you. With layers upon layers of fresh flavor, this good-for-you salad will leave you craving more. Simply Delish!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Salad , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For salad
  • ½ cup quinoa dry
  • 1 cup water to cook quinoa
  • 1 large Mango chopped in small pieces
  • ¼ small red onion chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • ¾ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
  • ¾ cup almond slices or slivers, toasted if preferred
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup edamame shelled, thawed if frozen
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped, or parsley if you don't like cilantro
For dressing
  • 4 tablespoon lime juice from 2 limes
  • 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
  2. Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
  3. In a large bowl toss all the salad ingredients together including the cooled quinoa and add the dressing. Toss it well and serve cold.

Notes

  • Unlike salads that are made with lettuce, spinach, kale, etc., there is nothing in this recipe that will wilt. It'll stay fresh for 3-4 days refrigerated. Transfer leftovers to an airtight container before storing in the fridge.
  • Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 73g (24%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 925mg (26%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 980IU (20%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 105mg (11%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 73g 24%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 925mg 20%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 980IU 20%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 105mg 11%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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