Garden Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Garden Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. Cut green vegetables on diagonal into 1 inch pieces. In a saucepan of boiling salted water, simmer the veggies until crisp tender appx. 3-4 min. Drain, then place in bowl of cold water 1 - min. Drain and pat dry.
  2. Toast quinoa in dry skillet over med heat, stirring constantly, appx 4 min. Put toasted quinoa in a med pot and add 3 1/4 cups water. Bring to simmer then reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 30-35 min. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 min or until all liquid absorbed. Set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Add lemon zest and parsley. In large bowl, combine tomatoes, asparagus, beans and peas with the quinoa. Add dressing and toss.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.54 Kcal (1015 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.81 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.53g 18%
Sodium 75.48mg 3%
Potassium 404.87mg 9%
Total Carbs 28.98g 10%
Sugars 3.86g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.89g 20%
Protein 6.86g 14%
Vitamin C 16.6mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 29.5mg 164%
Calcium 46.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 126.46 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.01g 18%
Sodium 39.36mg 3%
Potassium 211.1mg 9%
Total Carbs 15.11g 10%
Sugars 2.01g 15%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 20%
Protein 3.57g 14%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 28%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 9%
Iron 15.4mg 164%
Calcium 24.3mg 5%

* 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

  • 5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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