Quinoa, Cucumber and Currant Salad Recipe

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Quinoa, Cucumber and Currant Salad
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa well under running water and drain.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a medium size saucepan over medium heat. Add the quinoa and simmer uncovered until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, mix the oil, vinegar and Tabasco if using in a serving bowl. Add the currants. Peel, seed and cut the cucumbers into small dice and add them to the bowl.
  4. When the quinoa is tender, drain it well and add to bowl. Toss all ingredients together while the grain is still warm. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve at room temperature or chilled.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 274.78 Kcal (1150 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.75g 20%
Sodium 11.78mg 0%
Potassium 427.9mg 9%
Total Carbs 33.21g 11%
Sugars 3.79g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 7.1g 14%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 15%
Iron 2.4mg 13%
Calcium 65.6mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.02 Kcal (276 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.06g 20%
Sodium 2.83mg 0%
Potassium 102.81mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.98g 11%
Sugars 0.91g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.09g 18%
Protein 1.7g 14%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 15%
Iron 0.6mg 13%
Calcium 15.8mg 7%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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