Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Salad
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Ingredients
6
Count
Nutrition
105
Calories
Total time
20
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • quinoa 16 oz.
  • 1 bunch scallion
  • 1 small box of sugar plum tomatoes
  • 1 cup of shelled edamame
  • 1/4 cup of olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Place 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups of water in a saucepan bring to boil. reduce to simmer,cover and cook until water is absorbed, for about 10 to 15 minutes. when done grain appear translucent, and the germ ring will be visible along the outside edge of the grain.
  2. Let quinoa cool down for about an hour at room temp.
  3. Slice scallion bunch. and cut tomatoes in halves.
  4. Add edamame, tomatoes, scallions and olive oil, salt & pepper all in bowl and mix.
  5. You can serve chilled or at room temp.
  6. Save extras makes great leftover salad for next day lunch by adding chicken strips to it.
  7. One of my favorite meals hope you try it and enjoy it as much as me :)
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 104.87 Kcal (439 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.31g 16%
Sodium 1.58mg 0%
Potassium 101.69mg 2%
Total Carbs 1.95g 1%
Sugars 0.44g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 4%
Protein 2.02g 4%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 4%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 13.6mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 333 Kcal (1394 kJ)
Calories from fat 294.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.73g 16%
Sodium 5.02mg 0%
Potassium 322.92mg 2%
Total Carbs 6.18g 1%
Sugars 1.41g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 4%
Protein 6.4g 4%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 4%
Iron 1.3mg 2%
Calcium 43.2mg 1%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.7
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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