Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Perfect as is or as a base recipe, this Quinoa Salad Recipe is a simple quinoa salad with a citrus dressing and lots of veggies.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 - 1 avocado pitted, peeled and cubed
- chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa very well.
- Place the quinoa and the vegetable broth in a pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the het to medium low and cover the pot. Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the broth is absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and red pepper flakes.
- Combine the quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, green onion, bell pepper and avocado in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and gently stir to combine.
- Serve topped with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
450mg
(19%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 450mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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