Orange Quinoa Salad Recipe

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To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.
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.
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 Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	149.18 Kcal (625 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.99g	5%
Cholesterol	0.18mg	0%
Sodium	240.57mg	10%
Potassium	190.1mg	4%
Total Carbs	27.37g	9%
Sugars	10.15g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.79g	11%
Protein	4.03g	8%
Vitamin C	6.7mg	11%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	35.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.11 Kcal (499 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.5 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.39g	5%
Cholesterol	0.15mg	0%
Sodium	192.09mg	10%
Potassium	151.78mg	4%
Total Carbs	21.86g	9%
Sugars	8.1g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.23g	11%
Protein	3.21g	8%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	11%
Iron	1.2mg	8%
Calcium	28.4mg	4%

* 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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