Aztecan Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 cups quinoa
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, and cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 small red onion, cut into small dice
1 bunch fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, leaves only, chopped
2 bunches fresh mint, leaves only, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 lemon , juice of
1 1/2 tsp salt
3/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
6 romaine lettuce leaves (optional)
1 avocado, peeled, seeded, sliced (drip lime juice over it to prevent browning)
cracked black pepper, garnish

Directions:

Boil 3 quarts of water in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to boil. Cook, uncovered, over moderate heat for 10 minutes. Strain, rinse well with cold water. Shake the sieve well to remove all moisture. When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the remaining salad ingredients & toss well. Serve on romaine on plates, topped with avocado and cracked pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	767.31 Kcal (3213 kJ)
Calories from fat	354.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	39.35g	61%
Sodium	961.32mg	40%
Potassium	3322.34mg	71%
Total Carbs	81.69g	27%
Sugars	13.55g	54%
Dietary Fiber	30.17g	121%
Protein	22.2g	44%
Vitamin C	59.5mg	99%
Iron	13.3mg	74%
Calcium	392.5mg	39%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.52 Kcal (232 kJ)
Calories from fat	25.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.85g	61%
Sodium	69.56mg	40%
Potassium	240.38mg	71%
Total Carbs	5.91g	27%
Sugars	0.98g	54%
Dietary Fiber	2.18g	121%
Protein	1.61g	44%
Vitamin C	4.3mg	99%
Iron	1mg	74%
Calcium	28.4mg	39%

* 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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bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

17.8

Points
19

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
low sodium,
cholesterol free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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