Salads

Susan's Quinoa Salad

Susan Tea
September 26, 2013
56

I think I'm in love. With this salad. It's easy, it's yummy, and it's healthy. About the only thing that would make it better would be if someone else made it for me. Since that's not likely to happen, at least not anytime soon, I guess it doesn't get any better than this.

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1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 tomato, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/2 bell pepper, diced (I used a yellow bell pepper this time)
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped (I LOVE cilantro!!)
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a medium sized sauce pan and place on the stove over high heat. Once it starts to boil, reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid...
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Nutritions

Calories
308

Sodium
72mg
3% DV

Fat
14g
22% DV

Protein
19g
39% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
4g
19% DV
Boiled Rice/Grains Dairy-Free Vegan Lunch Vegetarian

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Sodium
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Fat
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67% DV

Protein
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107% DV

Carbs
43g
14% DV

Fiber
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