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Quinoa Salad with Vegetables and Tomatillo Vinaigrette Recipe

Quinoa Salad with Vegetables and Tomatillo Vinaigrette Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup coarsely chopped onion (about 1/2 medium)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tbsp extravirgin olive oil
1 1/2 tsp champagne vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 lb tomatillos (about 4 medium), husked and quartered
1/2 serrano chile, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
dash of freshly ground black pepper
3 cups water
2 cups uncooked quinoa (about 3/4 lb)
1 cup thinly sliced peeled english cucumber
4 large radishes, halved and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup (2 oz) queso anejo, crumbled
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Place first 10 ingredients in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Set aside.
Place 3 cups water in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir in quinoa; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl. Drizzle with tomatillo mixture; stir well to combine. Cool.
Add cucumber, radish, and red bell pepper to cooled quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Divide salad among each of 6 plates; top evenly with cheese and parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	248.74 Kcal (1041 kJ)
Calories from fat	39.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.37g	7%
Cholesterol	2.48mg	1%
Sodium	232.17mg	10%
Potassium	477.88mg	10%
Total Carbs	42.5g	14%
Sugars	3.66g	15%
Dietary Fiber	5.67g	23%
Protein	9.41g	19%
Vitamin C	30.4mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	23.4mg	130%
Calcium	74mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	81.13 Kcal (340 kJ)
Calories from fat	12.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.42g	7%
Cholesterol	0.81mg	1%
Sodium	75.73mg	10%
Potassium	155.87mg	10%
Total Carbs	13.86g	14%
Sugars	1.19g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	23%
Protein	3.07g	19%
Vitamin C	9.9mg	51%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	7.6mg	130%
Calcium	24.1mg	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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