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Quinoa and Cucumber Salad Recipe

Quinoa and Cucumber Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 english cucumber , quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced ( both white and green parts)
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
salt and pepper

Directions:

In a med saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup salted water to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
Transfer to a med bowl, and cool to room temperature.
To quinoa, add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
This can be served both room temp or chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	192.38 Kcal (805 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.05g	9%
Sodium	4.56mg	0%
Potassium	273.58mg	6%
Total Carbs	27.99g	9%
Sugars	0.23g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.31g	13%
Protein	6.18g	12%
Vitamin C	2.3mg	4%
Iron	2.2mg	12%
Calcium	28.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	297.05 Kcal (1244 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.34g	9%
Sodium	7.03mg	0%
Potassium	422.43mg	6%
Total Carbs	43.22g	9%
Sugars	0.35g	1%
Dietary Fiber	5.12g	13%
Protein	9.54g	12%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	4%
Iron	3.5mg	12%
Calcium	44.2mg	3%

* 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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savory
bitter
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