Orange Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Orange Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.
  2. To prepare salad, place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well.
  3. Combine quinoa, 2 3/4 cups water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Stir in dressing, onions, and the remaining ingredients. Cover and chill.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3110.08 Kcal (13021 kJ)
Calories from fat 739.23 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 82.14g 126%
Cholesterol 1.84mg 1%
Sodium 2416.31mg 101%
Potassium 3930.26mg 84%
Total Carbs 511.52g 171%
Sugars 98.53g 394%
Dietary Fiber 53.13g 213%
Protein 92.46g 185%
Vitamin C 59.5mg 99%
Iron 33.5mg 186%
Calcium 502mg 50%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 198.09 Kcal (829 kJ)
Calories from fat 47.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.23g 126%
Cholesterol 0.12mg 1%
Sodium 153.9mg 101%
Potassium 250.33mg 84%
Total Carbs 32.58g 171%
Sugars 6.28g 394%
Dietary Fiber 3.38g 213%
Protein 5.89g 185%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 99%
Iron 2.1mg 186%
Calcium 32mg 50%

* 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

  • 68.2
    Points
  • 81
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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