Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 ½ cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup green onions thinly sliced
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 tomatoes chopped with juice, or equivalent amount of cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool.
- Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice and salt and pepper to make dressing.
- Pour over quinoa and mix. Add all chopped vegetables and mix.
- Chill for a few hours before eating. Feel free to add whatever other vegetables you like.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Sodium 309mg13%
Potassium 525mg15%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 1550IU31%
Vitamin C 51.2mg62%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2.5mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.