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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Contributed by: Lori Sobelson

The combination of sun dried tomatoes and lemon give this dish a wonderful “zesty” flavor. When served warm it’s a delightful dish that can be enjoyed with any meal.

  • 1 Tb Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion, fined chopped
  • 2 Tb Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 Tb Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup dry Organic Quinoa Grain
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 cup Broccoli florets in bite size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Cashew Pieces
  • 2 Scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Ground Pepper to taste

Directions

Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a saucepan and sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes. Add the sun dried tomatoes, vegetable broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil.

Stir in the quinoa and salt. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the broccoli on top and simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Remove from heat, toss gently until combined. Add ground pepper and additional salt, if desired, to taste. Garnish with cashews and scallions before serving. Makes 4 Servings.

Zesty Quinoa Salad

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Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1 Serving (177g) Amount Per
Serving
% Daily
Value
Calories 340  
Calories from Fat 130  
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat g %
Cholesterol g %
Sodium 460mg 19%
Potassium g %
Total Carbohydrate 43g 14%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 5g 0%
Protein 11g 22%
Phosphorus g %
     
     
     
     
* Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.