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Spinach-Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Almonds Recipe

Spinach-Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Almonds Recipe

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Spinach-Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Almonds

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup sliced almonds
3 cups water , salted (to cook quinoa)
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and drained
2 cups spinach leaves
2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped into 1/2 inch dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 small red onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 tsp)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Spread almonds on baking sheet, and toast 7-10 minutes, shaking pan occasionally, until golden brown. Cool.
Bring 3 cups salted water to boil in pot over med-high heat. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove pot from heat and allow to cool, covered.
Lay 5 or 6 spinach leaves on top of one another on a cutting board. Roll tightly into a cylinder. Slice into slivers. Repeat with remaining spinach.
In large serving bowl, toss together quinoa, almonds, spinach, cherries, cucumber, chickpeas, and red onion.
In small bowl, whisk together yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Pour yogurt mixture over salad, and toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Chill the salad for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	361.62 Kcal (1514 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.26g	25%
Cholesterol	0.61mg	0%
Sodium	34.33mg	1%
Potassium	518.33mg	11%
Total Carbs	45.96g	15%
Sugars	11.49g	46%
Dietary Fiber	5.83g	23%
Protein	10.4g	21%
Vitamin C	8.4mg	14%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	101.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	128.04 Kcal (536 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.76g	25%
Cholesterol	0.22mg	0%
Sodium	12.16mg	1%
Potassium	183.52mg	11%
Total Carbs	16.27g	15%
Sugars	4.07g	46%
Dietary Fiber	2.06g	23%
Protein	3.68g	21%
Vitamin C	3mg	14%
Iron	1mg	16%
Calcium	36mg	10%

* 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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