Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens

Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 163.4
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 23.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
  • Protein: 4.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Quinoa Salad with Spring Radishes and Greens calories by ingredient


Introduction

Light and refreshing, this salad is packed with the flavors of spring. Pair it with a simple roast chicken. Light and refreshing, this salad is packed with the flavors of spring. Pair it with a simple roast chicken.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1/2 cup quinoa
    3 tablespoons olive oil
    3 cups mixed baby greens
    1 cup sliced radishes
    2 cups broccoli florets or chopped asparagus spears, steamed until tender-cirsp
    2 tablespoons basil, chopped
    1 teaspoon lemon zest
    1 teaspoon lemon juice
    1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer, then transfer to a small saucepan with 1 cup water.
Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer over low heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.

Toss the cooled quinoa with all other ingredients.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    3 of 7 people found this review helpful
    This not only sounds like an excellent healthy meal, but a delicious one, too. Can't wait to try it. - 3/19/14


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    Very Good
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was easy to put together and quite tasty, I added cucumber and spring onions, too! - 10/14/17


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I'm not a big fan of radishes, but this was good. - 10/14/17


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    Very Good
    ok - 3/8/21


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    Very Good
    I skipped the radishes (they just don't agree with me) and added halved grape tomatoes, red onion and cucumbers. - 10/20/20