Quinoa and Vegetable Salad (Gluten-Free)

Enjoy the fresh flavors of this colorful side made with quinoa and lots of veggies.

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The Quick Take:

Calories 400
Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3g
Sodium 530mg

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 400
Calories from Fat: 110),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 12g; 12%
(Saturated Fat 3g, 3% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 10mg; 10%;
Sodium: 530mg; 530%;
Total Carbohydrate: 57g; 57%
(Dietary Fiber 9g 9% Sugars 8g 8% ),
Protein: 15g; 15%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 15%;
Iron: 30%;

Exchanges:

3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 1 hr 10 min
Servings 6

Ingredients

1: cup uncooked quinoa

2: tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2: tablespoons olive oil

2: tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1: can (15 oz) gluten-free garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed

1: can (15.25 oz) gluten-free whole kernel sweet corn, drained

1: can (14.5 oz) gluten-free diced tomatoes, drained

1: cup chopped red bell pepper

1/3: cup quartered pitted kalamata olives

1/2: cup crumbled gluten-free feta cheese

Directions

1 Rinse quinoa under cold water 1 minute; drain. Cook quinoa as directed on package; drain. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, place lemon juice, oil and basil; mix well. Set aside for dressing.
3 In large bowl, gently toss cooked quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and olives. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
4 Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

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Expert Tips

Quinoa is a tiny, pearl-shaped, ivory-colored grain that expands to four times its size when cooked. It's rich in nutrients, and unlike other grains, it's a complete protein.

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

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Posted 2/3/2013 10:46:29 AM REPORT ABUSE Jef04d said:

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Kalamata olives and feta cheese both have a lot of sodium. I Iove this recipe! Lots of good texture and crunch.

Posted 1/30/2013 8:31:21 AM REPORT ABUSE leita said:

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where does the 530 gr of sodium come from in this recipe, seems extreme

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We calculated the nutrition of this recipe at the time it was created on 02/28/2012. NOTE: We do not include optional ingredients in our calculations.