Loaded Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
15 oz can organic black beans rinsed and drained
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 avocados pitted and peeled
fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 limes juiced
1 lime zest
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 or 3 clove garlic minced
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

Prepare quinoa according to package directions, cover and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add beans, tomatoes and cilantro, tossing to combine. Dice avocados, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside in fridge.
Dressing: Add olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until garlic is blended and dressing appears creamy. Set aside in fridge.
Fluff quinoa with a fork and add bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper and add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Serve in bowls, topped with avocado and drizzled with dressing, dividing evenly.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	4738.41 Kcal (19839 kJ)
Calories from fat	1390.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	154.55g	238%
Sodium	91.53mg	4%
Potassium	11522.05mg	245%
Total Carbs	692.45g	231%
Sugars	37.06g	148%
Dietary Fiber	140.58g	562%
Protein	176.54g	353%
Vitamin C	125mg	208%
Iron	54mg	300%
Calcium	930mg	93%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.24 Kcal (893 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.96g	238%
Sodium	4.12mg	4%
Potassium	518.53mg	245%
Total Carbs	31.16g	231%
Sugars	1.67g	148%
Dietary Fiber	6.33g	562%
Protein	7.94g	353%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	208%
Iron	2.4mg	300%
Calcium	41.9mg	93%

* 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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