Red Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked red quinoa
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tsp finely minced shallots
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (1/2-inch) diced seeded tomato
1/2 cup (1/2-inch) diced seeded cucumber
3 tbsp chopped fresh mint
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano
1 (15-oz) can chickpeas ( garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
2 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
4 lemon wedges

Directions:

Cook quinoa according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Drain and place in a large bowl. Let cool 1 hour.
While quinoa cools, combine oil and next 4 ingredients (through pepper) in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 20 minutes.
Add dressing, tomato, and next 4 ingredients (through chickpeas) to quinoa; toss well. Add cheese, and toss gently. Serve with lemon wedges.
Kids Can Help: With a child-safe knife, kids can chop the tomatoes and cucumber, and then crumble the feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1630.14 Kcal (6825 kJ)
Calories from fat	882.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	98.09g	151%
Cholesterol	50.46mg	17%
Sodium	1215.36mg	51%
Potassium	2028.15mg	43%
Total Carbs	144.73g	48%
Sugars	11.48g	46%
Dietary Fiber	24.13g	97%
Protein	40.98g	82%
Vitamin C	49.3mg	82%
Vitamin A	2.2mg	74%
Iron	278.4mg	1547%
Calcium	548.9mg	55%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	244.98 Kcal (1026 kJ)
Calories from fat	132.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.74g	151%
Cholesterol	7.58mg	17%
Sodium	182.65mg	51%
Potassium	304.8mg	43%
Total Carbs	21.75g	48%
Sugars	1.72g	46%
Dietary Fiber	3.63g	97%
Protein	6.16g	82%
Vitamin C	7.4mg	82%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	74%
Iron	41.8mg	1547%
Calcium	82.5mg	55%

* 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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