Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Salad
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup cilantro
  • 3/4 cup pecans

Directions:

  1. Bring the quinoa, salt, and water to a boil in a saucepan.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. Once done, scrape into a large bowl, and allow to cool for 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, celery, raisins, cayenne pepper, vegetable oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and sesame oil. Allow to stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend. Stir in the cilantro and pecans before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 354.98 Kcal (1486 kJ)
Calories from fat 211.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.54g 36%
Sodium 88.52mg 4%
Potassium 409.19mg 9%
Total Carbs 32.58g 11%
Sugars 1.33g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5.35g 21%
Protein 7.23g 14%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 7%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 53.4mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 181.64 Kcal (760 kJ)
Calories from fat 108.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.05g 36%
Sodium 45.3mg 4%
Potassium 209.38mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.67g 11%
Sugars 0.68g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.74g 21%
Protein 3.7g 14%
Vitamin C 2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 15%
Calcium 27.3mg 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 8.3
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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