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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 freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 clove garlic minced
1 dash(es) salt
1 pinch cayenne
2 tsp asian sesame oil
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tbsp buttermilk
3 cup quinoa cooked
4 bulb scallions, thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, halved, seeded and thinly sliced on the diagonal
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
12-16 cooked medium shrimp, peeled

Directions:

For the dressing: 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.
Advance preparation: The cooked quinoa will keep for 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator. You can make the dressing and prep the ingredients for the salad a few hours ahead.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	388.6 Kcal (1627 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.06g	34%
Cholesterol	37.07mg	12%
Sodium	151.39mg	6%
Potassium	423.75mg	9%
Total Carbs	35.28g	12%
Sugars	2.92g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.08g	20%
Protein	12.07g	24%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	12%
Iron	1.8mg	10%
Calcium	69.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.29 Kcal (633 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.59g	34%
Cholesterol	14.43mg	12%
Sodium	58.94mg	6%
Potassium	164.98mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.73g	12%
Sugars	1.14g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.98g	20%
Protein	4.7g	24%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	12%
Iron	0.7mg	10%
Calcium	27.1mg	7%

* 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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