Directions:
- To prepare the salad, combine water, quinoa, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Drain the quinoa mixture through a sieve over a bowl, reserving 3 tablespoons cooking liquid. Combine quinoa mixture, lettuce, and next 8 ingredients (lettuce through black pepper) in a large bowl; set aside.
- To prepare the vinaigrette, combine reserved 3 tablespoons cooking liquid, lime rind, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mixture, and toss well to coat.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 325.58 Kcal (1363 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 87.46 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 9.72g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 454.76mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 758.78mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 51.03g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 15.35g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.09g | 28% | |
| Protein | 9.02g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 15.1mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.4mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 48.3mg | 269% | |
| Calcium | 102.4mg | 10% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 95.48 Kcal (400 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 25.65 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 2.85g | 15% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 133.37mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 222.53mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbs | 14.97g | 17% | |
| Sugars | 4.5g | 61% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.08g | 28% | |
| Protein | 2.64g | 18% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.4mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 14.2mg | 269% | |
| Calcium | 30mg | 10% | |
* 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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