Golden Sunshine Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Golden Sunshine Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the quinoa and return to a boil.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer the quinoa until it has
  5. Expanded fully, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. Uncover, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  7. Place the cooled quinoa in a large bowl.
  8. Add the scallions, raisins, rice vinegar, orange juice and zest, olive oil, cumin, cucumber and parsley and toss to combine.
  9. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold, then serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 238.34 Kcal (998 kJ)
Calories from fat 56.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.3g 10%
Sodium 276.37mg 12%
Potassium 483.34mg 10%
Total Carbs 38.38g 13%
Sugars 7.76g 31%
Dietary Fiber 4.01g 16%
Protein 6.94g 14%
Vitamin C 20.7mg 35%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 46.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 128.25 Kcal (537 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.39g 10%
Sodium 148.71mg 12%
Potassium 260.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 20.65g 13%
Sugars 4.18g 31%
Dietary Fiber 2.16g 16%
Protein 3.74g 14%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 35%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 25.1mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

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