Quinoa Salad

8 30 125
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 15 min 12
Quinoa Salad
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 1/2 cup Organic Quinoa (rinsed well)
3 cup Vegetable stock/broth, low sodium (or water)
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (diced)
1 cup Frozen green peas (thawed)
1/4 cup Red onion (diced)
3 green onion (stem) Green onion (thinly sliced or 1 shallot, chopped)
1/4 cup Dill, fresh (chopped)
1/4 cup Parsley, fresh (chopped)

Instructions


Add quinoa to broth or water in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without stirring, or until liquid is absorbed. Move to a bowl and toss with 1/2 cup basic salad dressing (see recipe). Cool slightly and add remaining ingredients, tossing well with a fork. Add more dressing as needed and adjust seasoning. (Add any leftover veggies for variety.)


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 125
Calories from fat 17.8
Calories from saturated fat 2.1
Total Fat 2.0 g
Saturated Fat 0.2 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.2 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 24.5 mg
Potassium 233 mg
Total Carbohydrate 23.1 g
Dietary Fiber 3.0 g
Sugars 2.1 g
Protein 5.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Grain 0.3
Meat Alternative 0.1
Vegetables 0.4

Energy sources


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