Quinoa Wilted Spinach Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach , torn
1/2 cup dried cranberries
dressing:
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
In a large bowl, combine the warm quinoa, spinach and cranberries. For dressing, in a small bowl, whisk the oil, orange juice, vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in onion. Pour over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans. Yield: 10 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	210.72 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.04g	22%
Sodium	121.24mg	5%
Potassium	178.67mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.46g	6%
Sugars	6.08g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.71g	11%
Protein	3.71g	7%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	28.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	215.58 Kcal (903 kJ)
Calories from fat	129.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.36g	22%
Sodium	124.04mg	5%
Potassium	182.79mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.91g	6%
Sugars	6.22g	24%
Dietary Fiber	2.78g	11%
Protein	3.8g	7%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	29.2mg	3%

* 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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