Herbed Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Herbed Quinoa Salad
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
422
Calories
Total time
40
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
  2. Add 1 cup of quinoa.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
  4. Drain off any remaining liquid.
  5. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
  6. Allow to cool before combining in salad.
  7. In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
  8. Add the peas.
  9. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
  10. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  11. Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
  12. Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
  13. Toss lightly.
  14. In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
  15. Pour over the salad.
  16. Top with pine nuts.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 422.07 Kcal (1767 kJ)
Calories from fat 168.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.72g 29%
Cholesterol 31.05mg 10%
Sodium 124.31mg 5%
Potassium 622.32mg 13%
Total Carbs 43.87g 15%
Sugars 7.02g 28%
Dietary Fiber 9.08g 36%
Protein 18.65g 37%
Vitamin C 41mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 92.3mg 513%
Calcium 363.5mg 36%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 149.58 Kcal (626 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.63g 29%
Cholesterol 11.01mg 10%
Sodium 44.06mg 5%
Potassium 220.55mg 13%
Total Carbs 15.55g 15%
Sugars 2.49g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.22g 36%
Protein 6.61g 37%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 68%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 25%
Iron 32.7mg 513%
Calcium 128.8mg 36%

* 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

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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