Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Southwest Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. Prepare quinoa according to Basics directions or directions on package. Refer to BASIC RECIPES .
  2. Bring a pot of water to boiling. Add diced sweet potato and cook 12 minutes, until they are tender.
  3. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, sweet potato, avocado, red pepper, shallot, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour dressing into quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 456.72 Kcal (1912 kJ)
Calories from fat 187.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.8g 32%
Cholesterol 9.91mg 3%
Sodium 378.64mg 16%
Potassium 1012.26mg 22%
Total Carbs 58.13g 19%
Sugars 6.77g 27%
Dietary Fiber 10.75g 43%
Protein 12.6g 25%
Vitamin C 34.7mg 58%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 4.1mg 23%
Calcium 80.5mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 169.18 Kcal (708 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.7g 32%
Cholesterol 3.67mg 3%
Sodium 140.26mg 16%
Potassium 374.97mg 22%
Total Carbs 21.53g 19%
Sugars 2.51g 27%
Dietary Fiber 3.98g 43%
Protein 4.67g 25%
Vitamin C 12.8mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 38%
Iron 1.5mg 23%
Calcium 29.8mg 8%

* 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

  • 10.1
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

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