Salads

Quinoa Salad with Pear & Mango

May 15, 2015

One of the best spring/summer salad recipes. Light, refreshing and heart healthy

1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed & draines)
1 head of broccoli (cut into little pieces)
1 Medium pear (peeled & chopped into 1/2)
1/2 Medium red pepper (chopped)
1 Medium mango (peeled & chopped into 1/2)
1 green onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
juice of one lemon
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 cup sliced almonds (to garnish)

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Set aside. Blanche broccoli by placing the pieces in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain in a colander with ice to cool it off. Mix all ingredients except the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1111

Sodium
325mg
13% DV

Fat
27g
41% DV

Protein
36g
72% DV

Carbs
179g
61% DV

Fiber
23g
93% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 4g 22%

Polysaturated Fat 8g 52%

Monosaturated Fat 14g 89%

Cholesterol 28mg 9%

Sodium 325mg 13%

Potassium 1824mg 52%

Protein 36g 72%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 23g 93%

Sugar 22g 45%

Vitamin A 1839IU 36%

Vitamin B6 1mg 89%

Vitamin C 103mg 171%

Calcium 436mg 43%

Iron 12mg 68%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Sodium
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Fat
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Potassium 218mg 6%

Protein 7g 14%

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Vitamin A 402IU 8%

Vitamin B6 0.08mg 4%

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