Quinoa salad with avocado dressing Recipe

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Quinoa salad with avocado dressing
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Ingredients
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Nutrition
1110
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Ingredients:
  2. Cup of quinoa (rinse very well, or it may taste bitter)
  3. Red bell pepper
  4. /2 orange bell pepper
  5. Oz plain feta, cubed
  6. /2 cup coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley
  7. /4 cup slivered almonds, lightly toasted
  8. /2 ripe avocado
  9. Tablespoons whole grain mustard
  10. /4 cup good olive oil
  11. Salt and pepper to taste
  12. To Prepare:
  13. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, and simmer covered until all the liquid is gone- about 10-15 minutes.
  14. Chop peppers and parsley
  15. Mix together avocado, mustard, olive oil, and salt and pepper in a food processor (or smash avocado and shake with other ingredients in a jar until it's all mixed).
  16. Combine all ingredients together, making sure to mix well to incorporate the dressing well.
  17. Chill before serving cold or at room temperature. This salad tastes best when left overnight so the quinoa can soak up the flavor!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1109.7 Kcal (4646 kJ)
Calories from fat 946 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105.11g 162%
Cholesterol 50.46mg 17%
Sodium 978.73mg 41%
Potassium 1057.91mg 23%
Total Carbs 27.1g 9%
Sugars 9.83g 39%
Dietary Fiber 13.93g 56%
Protein 19.64g 39%
Vitamin C 168.4mg 281%
Vitamin A 3mg 99%
Iron 54.8mg 304%
Calcium 424.5mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 242.82 Kcal (1017 kJ)
Calories from fat 207 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 162%
Cholesterol 11.04mg 17%
Sodium 214.16mg 41%
Potassium 231.49mg 23%
Total Carbs 5.93g 9%
Sugars 2.15g 39%
Dietary Fiber 3.05g 56%
Protein 4.3g 39%
Vitamin C 36.8mg 281%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 99%
Iron 12mg 304%
Calcium 92.9mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.2
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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