Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Heat water (salted, if you want) in large saucepan to boiling & add quinoa. Cook 15 minutes or until cooked (follow directions on quinoa package, cooking times vary by type of quinoa). Once cooked, fluff & put in large mixing bowl to cool.
Combine lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper, herbs & garlic in blender or whisk well in small mixing bowl. Pour this mixture (viniagrette) over quinoa to marinate. .
If veggies and add-ins aren't prepped yet, chop them while quinoa marinates. Stir remaining ingredients into quinoa, serve. Can be served warm (fresh), at room temperature or slightly chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3990.81 Kcal (16709 kJ)
Calories from fat	2775.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	308.33g	474%
Cholesterol	433.77mg	145%
Sodium	2358.01mg	98%
Potassium	2415.37mg	51%
Total Carbs	179.66g	60%
Sugars	17.49g	70%
Dietary Fiber	34.57g	138%
Protein	130.1g	260%
Vitamin C	219.6mg	366%
Iron	41.4mg	230%
Calcium	496.6mg	50%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	204.54 Kcal (856 kJ)
Calories from fat	142.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	15.8g	474%
Cholesterol	22.23mg	145%
Sodium	120.86mg	98%
Potassium	123.8mg	51%
Total Carbs	9.21g	60%
Sugars	0.9g	70%
Dietary Fiber	1.77g	138%
Protein	6.67g	260%
Vitamin C	11.3mg	366%
Iron	2.1mg	230%
Calcium	25.5mg	50%

* 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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