Three - Seed Super Salad
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 330.7
- Total Fat: 10.0 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 361.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 51.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.5 g
- Protein: 10.9 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Three - Seed Super Salad calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a powerhouse of a lunch salad for vegetarians and omnivores alike - filled with tons of protein from chickpeas, quinoa and amaranth, tossed with fresh red pepper and cucumber all in a sesame seed and honey-lemon dressing! Makes a large amount - 13oz - so plan accordingly! This is a powerhouse of a lunch salad for vegetarians and omnivores alike - filled with tons of protein from chickpeas, quinoa and amaranth, tossed with fresh red pepper and cucumber all in a sesame seed and honey-lemon dressing! Makes a large amount - 13oz - so plan accordingly!Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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3/4 cup + 2 tbsp water
pinch ground ginger
1/4 cup dry quinoa, rinsed well
1 tbsp amaranth
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp light olive oil
1 tsp honey
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1/4 tsp dried basil
2 tbsp diced cucumber
2 tbsp diced red bell pepper
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in ground ginger.
Whisk in quinoa and amaranth.
Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes on medium heat.
Stir in lemon zest.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
In a small dish, mix together lemon juice, sesame oil, olive oil and honey.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked grains, chickpeas, basil, cucumber, bell pepper and sesame seeds.
Pour the dressing overtop and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately or chill.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
Whisk in quinoa and amaranth.
Simmer, uncovered, for 3 minutes on medium heat.
Stir in lemon zest.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 12 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
In a small dish, mix together lemon juice, sesame oil, olive oil and honey.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked grains, chickpeas, basil, cucumber, bell pepper and sesame seeds.
Pour the dressing overtop and toss gently to coat.
Serve immediately or chill.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JO_JO_BA.
