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Quinoa from 100 Days of Real Food
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Lime-Cilantro Quinoa Salad (pronounced keen-wah)

Adapted from Joy of Cooking, this Lime-Cilantro Quinoa Salad is the perfect addition to your summer meal plan. Everyone seems to love it every time I bring it to a potluck or BBQ, so it's a very versatile and well-loved dish. It's loaded with dried fruit, pine nuts, and bell peppers for tons of flavor.
CourseLunch, Salads
CuisineAmerican
MethodFreezer Friendly
DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

Salad

  • 3 cups quinoa cooked (or 1 cup dry)
  • ¾ cup dried fruit (we used raisins, golden raisins, chopped dried apricots, and dried currants)
  • ¼ cup pine nuts toasted
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced (any color)

Dressing

Instructions

  • Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • In a separate, smaller bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix thoroughly.
    Can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Lime-Cilantro Quinoa Salad (pronounced keen-wah)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 22mg1%
Potassium 600mg17%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 680IU14%
Vitamin C 28.9mg35%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.