Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. Rinse quinoa and prepare (1 cup quinoa, 2 cups broth) on stove or in rice maker.
  2. Chop bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes tomatoes and combine in large bowl. Add spinach and arugula to bowl. Julienne basil and add to bowl.
  3. Dressing: Zest and juice lemons for 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Combine lemon juice and zest in a food processor with garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Blend adding olive oil until well blended.
  4. Pour 1/3 of dressing on ingredients in the bowl. Toss to combine.
  5. Add quinoa to bowl. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if needed.
  6. Serve hot or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 298.08 Kcal (1248 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.39g 25%
Cholesterol 0.82mg 0%
Sodium 528.42mg 22%
Potassium 464.17mg 10%
Total Carbs 33.23g 11%
Sugars 4.41g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.54g 18%
Protein 6.53g 13%
Vitamin C 43mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 16%
Iron 11.1mg 62%
Calcium 49.5mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.48 Kcal (567 kJ)
Calories from fat 67.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.45g 25%
Cholesterol 0.37mg 0%
Sodium 240.17mg 22%
Potassium 210.96mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.1g 11%
Sugars 2g 18%
Dietary Fiber 2.06g 18%
Protein 2.97g 13%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 72%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 16%
Iron 5.1mg 62%
Calcium 22.5mg 5%

* 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

  • 6.5
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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