Cucumber-Mint Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup quinoa
1 small cucumber, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 tbsp olive oil
12 oz quorn pieces, brand chik'n tenders or 12 oz tofu, cubes
salt and pepper

Directions:

Put the quinoa in a saucepan with 1 cups of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Cool at least to room temperature before adding to the salad or you will cook your delicate fresh mint (It's not the end of the world if this happens, though).
In a skillet, toast the pine nuts over low-medium heat for a few minutes, until they start to turn brown and smell really good. Set aside to cool.
Heat olive oil in skillet. Add Chik'n Tenders or tofu and sautee until heated through. Set aside to cool.
When everything has cooled to about room temperature, mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Chill in refrigerator for a few hours or overnight.
Serving suggestions: serve in a hollowed-out tomato and/or top with feta cheese or soy feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	436.64 Kcal (1828 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.15 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.02g	22%
Sodium	8.08mg	0%
Potassium	374.88mg	8%
Total Carbs	22.09g	7%
Sugars	0.71g	3%
Dietary Fiber	4.67g	19%
Protein	5.81g	12%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	11%
Vitamin A	1mg	33%
Iron	120.4mg	669%
Calcium	58.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.04 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	85.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.54g	22%
Sodium	5.5mg	0%
Potassium	255.02mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.03g	7%
Sugars	0.49g	3%
Dietary Fiber	3.18g	19%
Protein	3.95g	12%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	33%
Iron	81.9mg	669%
Calcium	39.6mg	6%

* 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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