Quinoa - Herb Salad Recipe

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Quinoa - Herb Salad
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa in a fine strainer until water runs clear (not soapy-looking).
  2. Bring water to a boil, add salt to taste.
  3. Add quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low.
  4. Cover and cook 20 minutes.
  5. Let stand off the heat, covered, for 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork and cool completely.
  6. Combine chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, flax seeds and herbs in a large bowl. Add cooled quinoa and toss.
  7. In a small glass or dish combine garlic, paprika, oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt and pepper.
  8. Pour over the salad mixture and stir well to incorporate.
  9. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 425.64 Kcal (1782 kJ)
Calories from fat 136.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.2g 23%
Cholesterol 0.41mg 0%
Sodium 896.43mg 37%
Potassium 735.37mg 16%
Total Carbs 56.64g 19%
Sugars 2.35g 9%
Dietary Fiber 9.73g 39%
Protein 18.53g 37%
Vitamin C 39.7mg 66%
Iron 3.9mg 21%
Calcium 184.9mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 120.66 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.31g 23%
Cholesterol 0.12mg 0%
Sodium 254.13mg 37%
Potassium 208.47mg 16%
Total Carbs 16.06g 19%
Sugars 0.67g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.76g 39%
Protein 5.25g 37%
Vitamin C 11.3mg 66%
Iron 1.1mg 21%
Calcium 52.4mg 18%

* 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

  • 9
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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