Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups water

1 (12 ounce) box quinoa

3 carrots

chopped

1 cup corn

1 cup peas

1 cup chopped broccoli florets

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots corn peas and broccoli to steamer; cover and steam until tender 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 3

Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.

Step 4

Whisk olive oil lemon juice chili powder and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutritional Information

Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 266.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.1g 16%

Carbohydrates: 37.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 5.3g 21%

Sugars: 3.2g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 4447.8IU 89%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 19.6mg 33%

Folate: 107.3mcg 27%

Calcium: 42.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.5mg 14%

Magnesium: 98.5mg 35%

Potassium: 433.7mg 12%

Sodium: 50.3mg 2%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 89.4

*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.