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Fresh Veggie Quinoa Summer Salad.
Crisp vegetables and a sweet vinaigrette make this quinoa summer salad a family favorite!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 275 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup quinoa cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
- 4 green onions sliced
- 1 cup red cabbage chopped
- 1 yellow pepper diced
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the vegetables and stir.
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Add the cooled quinoa, and stir again until everything is coated with dressing. Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
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Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Fresh Veggie Quinoa Summer Salad.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Sodium 313mg14%
Potassium 363mg10%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 570IU11%
Vitamin C 87mg105%
Calcium 46mg5%
Iron 1.7mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.