Side Dishes

Quinoa with Feta, Mint and Dried Cranberries

Shelly Redmond
August 11, 2014

Last week I was making Lemon Pepper Tilapia for the second time in a week and I was searching for another quinoa side dish to serve with it. Last time I made it I served it with this quinoa recipe and it was really good but I just wanted something a little different this time so I went searching to see what I had in my cabinets. Now, I always have some kind of dried fruit in my pantry, feta in my fridge and I just happen to have mint growing in my backyard right now! Out of those pantry ingre

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1 1/2 c. quinoa, cooked according to package directions and cooled
1/2 c. feta cheese crumbles
1/2 c. dried cranberries
2 T. fresh mint, chopped
1 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
3 T. apple cider vinegar
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
Place all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve cold or at room temperature.
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Nutritions

Calories
359

Sodium
819mg
34% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
11g
23% DV

Carbs
45g
15% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV
Mixed Rice/Grains Vegetarian Snack Sugar Free

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461

Sodium
983mg
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Fat
12g
19% DV

Protein
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26% DV

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73g
24% DV

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