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Quinoa Salad recipe

Quinoa Salad

Enjoy this vibrant quinoa salad that bursts with flavors and freshness. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner, it combines nourishing ingredients to create a wholesome meal.

Cooking Method ,
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins
Servings 2
Estimated Cost $  8
Calories 250
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Dietary Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Paleo, Vegan
Description

Enjoy this vibrant quinoa salad that bursts with flavors and freshness. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side for dinner, it combines nourishing ingredients to create a wholesome meal.

Ingredients for Quinoa Salad
    Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 tablespoons leek
  • 2 tablespoons grated carrot
  • 0.5 unit red onion
  • 1 unit zucchini
  • 1 unit tomato
  • to taste unit basil
  • 3 tablespoons shredded chicken or ground beef
Instructions
    Preparation
  1. Cook the Vegetables

    Sauté the leek with the carrot, onion, and zucchini. Add the tomato and basil and mix well. Then add the cooked quinoa along with the shredded chicken or ground beef. Drizzle with olive oil and flaxseed.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Amount Per Serving
Calories 479kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9g26%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 96.7mg5%
Potassium 1452.7mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 59.3g20%
Dietary Fiber 10.4g42%
Sugars 13.6g
Protein 24.8g50%
Vitamin A 231.82 IU
Vitamin C 59.62 mg
Calcium 115.32 mg
Iron 5.34 mg
Vitamin D 0.09 IU
Vitamin E 2.45 IU
Vitamin K 35.19 mcg
Thiamin 0.41 mg
Riboflavin 0.54 mg
Niacin 6.23 mg
Vitamin B6 1.00 mg
Folate 171.10 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.98 mcg
Phosphorus 518.89 mg
Magnesium 192.16 mg
Zinc 5.13 mg

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

Note

This salad can be enjoyed warm or cold, making it versatile for any meal.

Keywords: quinoa, salad, healthy, nutritious, quick meal
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Enjoy your healthy lifestyle with this delightful salad!