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Quinoa Salad


Submitted by critterkeeper

Makes 12 servings

healthy and nutritious. my own recipe.

Ingredients
3 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup millet
10 oz canned corn
16 oz canned black beans
1/4 cup raw hazelnuts, chopped
1/4 cup roasted pecans, chopped
1/2 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 oz fresh mint, chopped
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp sugar
47 g (1 lemon), squeezed
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp chili powder
Directions
  1. Cook Quinoa and millet in water.

  2. Make marinade of last 11 ingredients.

  3. Let quinoa mixture cool.

  4. Coat in marinade and add all other ingredients.

  5. Let flavors blend.

Categories

Beans, Citrus, Herbs, Nuts, First Course, Main Dish, Salads, Chill, Marinade, Quick, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 169.5g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
214
Calories from Fat
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
10.0g
15%
Saturated Fat
1.1g
6%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
147mg
6%
Total Carbohydrates
28.0g
9%
Dietary Fiber
4.6g
18%
Sugars
2.3g
Protein
6.0g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 4% Iron 16%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A-
  Good points
  • No cholesterol
  • High in manganese
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