Citrus Quinoa Salad Recipe
A fresh, unique on the traditional Quinoa salad
Ingredients
- Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 â 3/4 cup water
- 3 â 4 clementines, coarsely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 firm avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
- Dressing Ingredients:
- 2 tsp. grated orange rind
- Grated lemon rind from one lemon
- 3 TBSP fresh-squeezed orange juice
- 1 TBSP fresh-squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- sprinkling of paprika
- A drizzle of olive oil (about 1 TBSP)
Directions
- Whisk together dressing ingredients until well-combined; set aside.
- Place quinoa and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is fully cooked (about 10 â 15 minutes).
- Combine quinoa with vegetables. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 185g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 143 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 12% |
| Total Fat 1.94g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 104mg | 4% |
| Potassium 331mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 27.62g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 6.89g | 5% |
| Protein 4.86g | 8% |
