Orange Quinoa Salad
This citrus salad is light, lovely and so delicious! Eat now or refrigerate for a few days to enjoy later as the flavors intensify.
Serve this with a sautéed chicken breast or filet of fish to turn it into a quick entrée.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for the Dressing
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1/4
cup
Orange Juice
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2
tbsp
Olive Oil
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1
tbsp
Agave Nectar
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1/4
tbsp
Salt
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1/4
tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
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Ingredients for the Salad
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1
cup
Uncooked Quinoa Pre-washed
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2
cups
Water
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1/2
cup
Green Onions Thinly sliced; Including green tops
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1/2
cup
Dried Cherries Or craisins
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1/4
cup
Almonds Sliced; Toasted
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15
oz
Mandarin Orange Slices Packed in juice; Drained
Instructions
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Place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; toast 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
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Combine quinoa and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Stir in dressing and remaining ingredients and cover.
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To prepare dressing: Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Nutrition Info
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Calories:
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385
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Total Fat:
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12.5g
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Saturated Fat:
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1.4g
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Sodium:
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158mg
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Potassium:
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380mg
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Total Carbohydrate:
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60g
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Dietary Fiber:
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4.3g
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Protein:
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8g
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Place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; toast 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently.
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Combine quinoa and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat; simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
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Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.
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Stir in dressing and remaining ingredients and cover.
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To prepare dressing: Combine first five ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Nutrition Info
- Calories:
- 385
- Total Fat:
- 12.5g
- Saturated Fat:
- 1.4g
- Sodium:
- 158mg
- Potassium:
- 380mg
- Total Carbohydrate:
- 60g
- Dietary Fiber:
- 4.3g
- Protein:
- 8g