Salads
Calories
5430
Sodium
1527mg
63% DV
Fat
243g
374% DV
Protein
37g
74% DV
Carbs
171g
58% DV
Fiber
36g
146% DV
Zesty Quinoa Salad
April 25, 2014
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Whether you’re preparing lunch, dinner, or a family BBQ, this simple quinoa salad will be a hit! It’s tangy, zesty Balsamic dressing with lots of soft and crunchy textures make it pretty irresistible.
1 cup organic Quinoa
1 (15 oz) can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed well
1 cucumber, washed and diced
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, snipped and finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (15 oz) can of organic black beans, drained and rinsed well
1 cucumber, washed and diced
2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, washed and halved
1 large avocado, diced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, snipped and finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
Bring 2 cups water to boil. Meanwhile, rinse quinoa through fine strainer until water runs clear. Add quinoa to boiling water, cover, and reduce to low heat and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until...
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Nutritions
Calories
5430
Sodium
1527mg
63% DV
Fat
243g
374% DV
Protein
37g
74% DV
Carbs
171g
58% DV
Fiber
36g
146% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 55g 275%
Polysaturated Fat 60g 375%
Monosaturated Fat 128g 802%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 1527mg 63%
Potassium 2837mg 81%
Protein 37g 74%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 36g 146%
Sugar 31g 62%
Vitamin A 1802IU 36%
Vitamin B6 9mg 458%
Vitamin C 52mg 88%
Calcium 186mg 18%
Iron 15mg 86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.