Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 cup quinoa

1 large lemon

zested and juiced

½ cup roasted red peppers

drained and diced

¼ cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons minced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring chicken broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir quinoa lemon zest and lemon juice together in a bowl. Add red peppers cranberries onion and basil to quinoa; toss to combine.

Nutritional Information

Lemon-Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 205.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 38.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 6.2g

Fat: 3g 5%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Cholesterol: 2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1193.7IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 37mg 62%

Folate: 82mcg 21%

Calcium: 43.4mg 4%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 88.4mg 32%

Potassium: 291.1mg 8%

Sodium: 156.7mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 27.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.