Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Simply Balanced™ Quinoa

1 ½ cups water

½ teaspoon salt

1 (13.4 ounce) package Simply Balanced™ Organic Black Beans

rinsed and drained

1 (12 ounce) package sweet cocktail tomatoes

chopped

1 cup packed

coarsely chopped spinach

stems removed

½ cup sliced black olives

1 avocado

chopped

½ cup thinly sliced mini peppers

¼ cup olive oil

2 tablespoons lime juice

¼ cup finely chopped onion

3 cloves garlic

minced

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine quinoa water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium saucepan. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 12 to 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; cool slightly.

Step 2

Meanwhile whisk dressing ingredients in small bowl. Toss quinoa and remaining salad ingredients in large bowl. Toss with dressing. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 262.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.5g 17%

Carbohydrates: 26.9g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 8.1g 32%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 13.2g 20%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 1018.1IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 11.7mg 19%

Folate: 79.4mcg 20%

Calcium: 36.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 60.8mg 22%

Potassium: 395.9mg 11%

Sodium: 419.9mg 17%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 119

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.