Side DishesDecember 28, 2013
Calories
331
Sodium
20mg
0% DV
Fat
18g
27% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
41g
13% DV
Fiber
6g
27% DV
Rainbow Quinoa Salad
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Light and tasty- a perfect side for any meal.
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1 cup rainbow quinoa
2 cups water
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup broccoli
¼ cup cashews
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups water
1 medium red onion, diced
1 medium cucumber, seeded and diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup broccoli
¼ cup cashews
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook quinoa according to package directions.
Meanwhile, prepare vegetables.
Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and lemon juice.
Add the vegetables and cashews to the cooked quinoa.
Pour in the olive oil mixture and stir until salad is evenly coated.
Add salt and pepper if desired.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutritions
Calories
331
Sodium
20mg
0% DV
Fat
18g
27% DV
Protein
11g
22% DV
Carbs
41g
13% DV
Fiber
6g
27% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat3g17%
Polysaturated Fat4g27%
Monosaturated Fat10g62%
Cholesterol3mg1%
Sodium20mg0%
Potassium594mg16%
Protein11g22%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber6g27%
Sugar5g10%
Vitamin A487IU9%
Vitamin B61mg84%
Vitamin C30mg51%
Calcium66mg6%
Iron4mg25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.