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Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp Recipe

Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp Recipe

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Quinoa Salad With Lime Ginger Dressing and Shrimp

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp lime juice , freshly squeezed if possible
1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced (more to taste)
1 small garlic clove, minced
salt , to taste
1 pinch cayenne
2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tbsp buttermilk
3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked )
4 scallions, white and light green parts, sliced thin
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12 -16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Directions:

In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the lime juice, rice wine vinegar, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, canola oil, and buttermilk.
In a salad bowl, combine the quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and cilantro.
Toss with the dressing and divide among salad plates, top each portion with 3 or 4 shrimp, and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	259.06 Kcal (1085 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.71g	23%
Cholesterol	24.71mg	8%
Sodium	75.09mg	3%
Potassium	282.49mg	6%
Total Carbs	23.52g	8%
Sugars	1.94g	8%
Dietary Fiber	3.39g	14%
Protein	8.05g	16%
Vitamin C	5mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	7%
Calcium	46.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.35 Kcal (634 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.59g	23%
Cholesterol	14.44mg	8%
Sodium	43.87mg	3%
Potassium	165.04mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.74g	8%
Sugars	1.14g	8%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	14%
Protein	4.7g	16%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	7%
Calcium	27.1mg	5%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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