Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups water
1/2 cup kalamata olive
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/3 cup scallion
2/3 cup red onion
1 cup tofu
2/3 cup white distilled vinegar
1 lemon , juice and zest of
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 tbsp tahini

Directions:

Bring 3 cups water to a boil and add quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to medium/high. Let simmer about 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Once quinoa is done, put in a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool.
While quinoa is cooking, prepare fresh ingredients. Chop tofu into 1/2 inch cubes, and then gently crumble slightly into bowl. To tofu add 1/3 cup vinegar, half to juiced lemon, half of lemon zest, and 1 clove of grated garlic. Let marinate
Chop basil, parsley, cilantro, scallions and red onion. Coarsely chop spinach and add veggies into large bowl.
Cut Kalamata olives into quarter rings, add to bowl.
In a bowl, whisk together reserved vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and tahini, set aside.
Add marinated tofu with marinade into bowl with veggies.
When quinoa is cooled, add to veggie mixture, pour in dressing, and mix thoroughly.
Mix in pine nuts.
Eat immediately or refrigerate a few hours for best results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	231.58 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat	108.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.04g	19%
Sodium	112.48mg	5%
Potassium	289.35mg	6%
Total Carbs	22.45g	7%
Sugars	1.6g	6%
Dietary Fiber	3.69g	15%
Protein	8.99g	18%
Vitamin C	10.1mg	17%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	128.6mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.75 Kcal (531 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.59g	19%
Sodium	61.56mg	5%
Potassium	158.36mg	6%
Total Carbs	12.29g	7%
Sugars	0.88g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	15%
Protein	4.92g	18%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	17%
Iron	1.8mg	18%
Calcium	70.4mg	13%

* 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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