California Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp seasoned rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups water
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 cup roasted chicken, shredded ( about 4 oz.) or 1 cup cooked shrimp, cut in pieces
1 medium avocado, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
8 kalamata olives, pitted and quartered

Directions:

Whisk together the first five ingredients in a small bowl to make the vinaigrette.
Boil the water and add the quinoa. Simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
Stir in the spinach and remaining ingredients. Add the vinaigrette and toss gently. Serve at room temperature.
Suggest doubling recipe if making for a larger group of people.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	263.43 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat	135.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.06g	23%
Cholesterol	51.94mg	17%
Sodium	58.6mg	2%
Potassium	518.53mg	11%
Total Carbs	23.56g	8%
Sugars	1.08g	4%
Dietary Fiber	5.38g	22%
Protein	11.1g	22%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	36%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	100.4mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	117.27 Kcal (491 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.71g	23%
Cholesterol	23.12mg	17%
Sodium	26.08mg	2%
Potassium	230.83mg	11%
Total Carbs	10.49g	8%
Sugars	0.48g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	22%
Protein	4.94g	22%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	36%
Iron	1.7mg	21%
Calcium	44.7mg	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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

5.7

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
sugar free

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