Protein Packed Quinoa + Kale Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 2 cups kale
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 3 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. sunflower seeds
- 3 tbsp. slivered almonds
- 3 tbsp. dried cranberries
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Nutrients per 3/4-cup: Calories: 336; Total Fat: 16.3g; Carbohydrate: 41g; Fiber: 5.7g Sugars: 5.3g; Protein: 9g
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 528g | |
| Calories 1680 | |
| Calories from Fat 482 | 29% |
| Total Fat 54.54g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 6.74g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium 2407mg | 69% |
| Total Carbs 248.24g | 66% |
| Dietary Fiber 28.2g | 94% |
| Sugars 15.36g | 10% |
| Protein 53.23g | 85% |
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