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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Orange Recipe

Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Orange Recipe

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Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Dates, and Orange

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 cup fresh orange sections (about 1 large orange)
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tbsp minced red onion
5 dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 lb (2-inch) slices asparagus, steamed and chilled
1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

To prepare salad, heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add white onion to pan; sauté 2 minutes. Add quinoa to pan; sauté 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer quinoa mixture to a large bowl. Add orange and next 5 ingredients (through jalapeño); toss gently to combine.
To prepare dressing, combine juice and next 4 ingredients (through garlic) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with chopped mint. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired. Serve at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	201.09 Kcal (842 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.83 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.31g	11%
Sodium	203.29mg	8%
Potassium	358.24mg	8%
Total Carbs	31.17g	10%
Sugars	13.53g	54%
Dietary Fiber	4.49g	18%
Protein	4.49g	9%
Vitamin C	18.1mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	23.7mg	131%
Calcium	51.6mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	127.51 Kcal (534 kJ)
Calories from fat	41.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.64g	11%
Sodium	128.91mg	8%
Potassium	227.16mg	8%
Total Carbs	19.77g	10%
Sugars	8.58g	54%
Dietary Fiber	2.84g	18%
Protein	2.85g	9%
Vitamin C	11.5mg	30%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	15mg	131%
Calcium	32.7mg	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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