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Quinoa Salad with Apricots and Pistachios Recipe

Quinoa Salad with Apricots and Pistachios Recipe

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Quinoa Salad with Apricots and Pistachios

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Nutrition

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cups water
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce
1/3 cup dried apricots (about 10), quartered
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup shelled dry-roasted pistachios
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp grated lime rind
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp mirin ( sweet rice wine) or slightly sweet white wine (such as riesling)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 to 1 tsp minced jalapeno pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp paprika

Directions:

To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	325.58 Kcal (1363 kJ)
Calories from fat	87.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.72g	15%
Sodium	454.76mg	19%
Potassium	758.78mg	16%
Total Carbs	51.03g	17%
Sugars	15.35g	61%
Dietary Fiber	7.09g	28%
Protein	9.02g	18%
Vitamin C	15.1mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	12%
Iron	48.3mg	269%
Calcium	102.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	95.48 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.85g	15%
Sodium	133.37mg	19%
Potassium	222.53mg	16%
Total Carbs	14.97g	17%
Sugars	4.5g	61%
Dietary Fiber	2.08g	28%
Protein	2.64g	18%
Vitamin C	4.4mg	25%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	12%
Iron	14.2mg	269%
Calcium	30mg	10%

* 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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