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Zesty Confetti Salad With Quinoa Recipe

Zesty Confetti Salad With Quinoa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/2 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups broccoli, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped or shredded
1 cup red cabbage, shredded
1 1/2 cups jicama, chopped
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup scallion, sliced thin
1 cup cauliflower, chopped
1 tbsp black sesame seed
1/2 cup pepitas ( raw shelled pumpkin seeds)
1 cup fresh cilantro
3 tbsp lime juice
5 tbsp orange juice concentrate
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Rinse quinoa well. Combine with 3/4 cup water in small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed and holes have formed in surface of quinoa. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature or cooler.
Dry toast pepitas by putting them in a large skillet or frying pan and shaking over high heat until they begin to pop and dance . Remove from heat.
In food processor, combine pepitas, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice concentrate, olive oil, chili powder, cumin and salt. Blitz until a rough paste forms. (It looks a little funny at this stage-don't worry!).
In a very large bowl, combine veggies, quinoa and sesame seeds and toss. Add citrus-pepita dressing and mix well to coat. Chill at least one hour; overnight is ideal.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	199.41 Kcal (835 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.23g	14%
Sodium	159.75mg	7%
Potassium	481.72mg	10%
Total Carbs	24.08g	8%
Sugars	8.41g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.86g	23%
Protein	7.12g	14%
Vitamin C	77.7mg	129%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	11mg	61%
Calcium	76.4mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	103.05 Kcal (431 kJ)
Calories from fat	42.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.77g	14%
Sodium	82.55mg	7%
Potassium	248.94mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.44g	8%
Sugars	4.35g	34%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	23%
Protein	3.68g	14%
Vitamin C	40.1mg	129%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	20%
Iron	5.7mg	61%
Calcium	39.5mg	8%

* 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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