Cold Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 yellow pepper
  • 2 carrots
  • 1 tablespoon jalapeno
  • 1 cup pink beans, drained
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 pinch salt, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa with water following package directions.
  2. Chop pepper, carrots and onions into matchstick sized pieces. place in bowl.
  3. Add drained beans and cooked quinoa.
  4. Add seasoning and vinaigrette and mix well.
  5. May add more or less vinaigrette to taste. I prefer moist but not too wet.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

309 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.5g 21% DV
Total Fat 8.3g 11% DV
Carbs 56.9g 21% DV
Fiber 17.8g 64% DV
Sugar 14.4g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10632mg 100% DV
Potassium 1458.8mg 31% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1241mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 86mg 96% DV
Calcium 175.3mg 13% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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