Side Dishes
December 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.
4
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
ΒΌ 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
ΒΌ 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 Fat
3g
17%
Polysaturated Fat
4g
27%
Monosaturated Fat
10g
62%
Cholesterol
3mg
1%
Sodium
20mg
0%
Potassium
594mg
16%
Protein
11g
22%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
6g
27%
Sugar
5g
10%
Vitamin A
487IU
9%
Vitamin B6
1mg
84%
Vitamin C
30mg
51%
Calcium
66mg
6%
Iron
4mg
25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
