Quinoa Salad Toss (Trillium1204)

Quinoa Salad Toss (Trillium1204)
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 338.5
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 308.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 59.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 12.4 g

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Introduction

The sophisticated flavours in this quick and colourful salad are sure to impress. Very high in fibre and packed with protein, this makes a delicious side or a substantial meal on its own. The sophisticated flavours in this quick and colourful salad are sure to impress. Very high in fibre and packed with protein, this makes a delicious side or a substantial meal on its own.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 pkg (225 g) Quinoa
    ½ cup (125 mL) Edamame
    2/3 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries
    Half small red onion, diced
    ½ cup (125 mL) diced sweet red pepper
    3 tbsp (45 mL) white wine vinegar
    1 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil
    ½ tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
    ½ tsp (2 mL) salt

Directions

1. In small saucepan, bring 2 cups (500 mL) water to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.

2. Add frozen edamame to 1 cup (250 mL) of boiling water; lower heat and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water; drain.

3. In large bowl, stir together quinoa, edamame, cranberries, red onion and red pepper. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, mustard and salt; pour over quinoa and toss to coat.

Serving Size: Makes 4 servings

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TRILLIUM1204.