Parsley Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Parsley Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup water

½ cup quinoa

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup fresh parsley

¼ cup walnuts

2 tablespoons olive oil

or more as needed

1 cup diced tomato

1 cup diced baby cucumber

¼ cup sliced leeks

¼ cup crumbled blue cheese

or more to taste

sea salt to taste

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 is absorbed 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

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 broccoli cover the saucepan and steam until broccoli is tender 2 to 4 minutes. Cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Puree parsley walnuts and olive oil together in a blender or food processor until sauce is smooth.

Step 4

Stir quinoa broccoli tomato cucumber and leeks together in a large bowl. Pour parsley sauce over quinoa mixture and toss to coat completely. Sprinkle blue cheese over the top and season with sea salt.

Nutritional Information

Parsley Walnut Pesto Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 254.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.4g 17%

Carbohydrates: 22.6g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 4.5g 18%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 3.2g 16%

Cholesterol: 6.3mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 2121.4IU 42%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 20%

Vitamin C: 68.4mg 114%

Folate: 113.9mcg 29%

Calcium: 119.2mg 12%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 85.5mg 31%

Potassium: 569.6mg 16%

Sodium: 228.4mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 142.1

*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.