Quinoa Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 people

  • Calories

    261 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course, Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

Quinoa Salad

Packed with fuffy quinoa, crisp veggies, chickpeas, salty provolone cheese, and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, this easy Quinoa Salad is the perfect lunch on its own, or base for chicken, salmon or steak for dinner. 30 minutes and done!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup diced provolone
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 2 Tablespoon lemon
  • 2 Tablespoon Dijon
  • 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 Tablespoon olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Drain. Add quinoa and chicken stock to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork, cover and remove from the heat. Let it sit for another 5-10 minutes. This can be done the day before. Cool completely. If you are short on time, spread the hot quinoa on a sheet pan and pop in the fridge until cool.
  2. Prep the veggies and other mix-ins.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, white wine vinegar, dijon, honey, and salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add cooled quinoa to a serving bow. Drizzle vinaigrette on top. Toss. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, cucumber, and basil, Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 227mg (9%) Potassium 403mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 856IU (17%) Vitamin C 34mg (38%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 227mg 9%
Potassium 403mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 856IU 17%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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