Cold Quinoa Salad

Name: Cold Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 7 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsps lemon juice; 2 tbsps minced garlic; 1 medium red sweet pepper; 1 tsp cumin; 1 small red onion; 2 cups, dry, yields quinoa (cooked); 1 tbsp red or cayenne pepper; 1 cucumber (with peel); 1/4 cup olive oil

A satisfying dish with low sugar content.

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 7
Type: Side Dish, Salad and Salad Dressing

Ingredients

2 tsps lemon juiceNutrition
2 tbsps minced garlicNutrition
1 medium red sweet pepperNutrition
1 tsp cuminNutrition
1 small red onionNutrition
2 cups, dry, yields quinoa (cooked)Nutrition
1 tbsp red or cayenne pepperNutrition
1 cucumber (with peel)Nutrition
1/4 cup olive oilNutrition

Directions

1Cook quinoa as per package instructions. Let cool.
2Slice vegetables into small 1/4” pieces.
3Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
4Let sit overnight in fridge or until cold.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 serving (248 g)

Calories326

Total Fat11.7 g

Saturated Fat1.5 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Sodium326 mg

Total Carbohydrate48.6 g

Dietary Fiber4.8 g

Sugars2.0 g

Protein9.1 g

Potassium: 613 mg

Per 100 g

Calories: 131
Protein: 3.7 g
Carbs: 19.6 g
Fat: 4.7 g

326kcal

Protein 11%
Carbs 58%
Fat 31%

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