Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, and Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Beet, Blood Orange, Kumquat, and Quinoa Salad
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  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 10 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Gradually add oil, stirring constantly with a whisk. Set aside.
  2. To prepare salad, place quinoa in a fine sieve, and place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
  3. Combine 1 3/4 cups water, quinoa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Combine quinoa, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, blood orange sections, avocado, and kumquats in a large bowl, tossing gently to combine. Add dressing; toss gently to coat salad. Spoon 1 cup salad onto each of 4 plates; top each serving with about 1/2 cup beets.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 384.29 Kcal (1609 kJ)
Calories from fat 177.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.72g 30%
Cholesterol 2.72mg 1%
Sodium 468.77mg 20%
Potassium 695.28mg 15%
Total Carbs 46.57g 16%
Sugars 11.72g 47%
Dietary Fiber 9.49g 38%
Protein 8.69g 17%
Vitamin C 51.1mg 85%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 81.3mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 117.15 Kcal (490 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.01g 30%
Cholesterol 0.83mg 1%
Sodium 142.91mg 20%
Potassium 211.96mg 15%
Total Carbs 14.2g 16%
Sugars 3.57g 47%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 38%
Protein 2.65g 17%
Vitamin C 15.6mg 85%
Iron 1mg 18%
Calcium 24.8mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.5
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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