Salads
August 15, 2017
Calories
142
Sodium
10mg
0% DV
Fat
1g
2% DV
Protein
5g
11% DV
Carbs
25g
8% DV
Fiber
4g
16% DV
Tomato Chickpea and Quinoa Salad with Lemon Basil Vinaigrette
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A perfect healthy summer lunch of dinner! This tomato, chickpea, and quinoa salad with lemon basil vinaigrette is the perfect picnic dish.
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1 cup of uncooked quinoa
1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 ounces of ricotta salata or feta crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing
the juice of 2 lemons
1/3 cup of good extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of basil, loosely packed
1 15 ounce can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 pint of cherry tomatoes, quartered
4 ounces of ricotta salata or feta crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
For the dressing
the juice of 2 lemons
1/3 cup of good extra virgin olive oil
3 cloves of garlic
1/2 cup of basil, loosely packed
Cook the quinoa according to directions and let cool. While the quinoa is cooking, quarter the cherry tomatoes. Toss the cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, quinoa, and cheese together. Set aside.
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Nutritions
Calories
142
Sodium
10mg
0% DV
Fat
1g
2% DV
Protein
5g
11% DV
Carbs
25g
8% DV
Fiber
4g
16% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
0.25g
1%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
7%
Monosaturated Fat
0.56g
3%
Cholesterol
0.92mg
0%
Sodium
10mg
0%
Potassium
345mg
9%
Protein
5g
11%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
4g
16%
Sugar
2g
5%
Vitamin A
611IU
12%
Vitamin B6
0.25mg
12%
Vitamin C
8mg
14%
Calcium
34mg
3%
Iron
1mg
10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
