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Confetti Quinoa Salad

Confetti Quinoa Salad

A colorful side to complement any entrée. It’s good for you, too—featuring protein-rich grains and edamame.

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  • PREP TIME 20 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 1 Hr
  • SERVINGS 16

 

1
cup uncooked quinoa
2
cups water
1/2
teaspoon salt
1
bag (10 oz) Cascadian Farm® frozen organic shelled edamame
1
cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
3/4
cup Italian or Greek vinaigrette dressing
1/4
cup chopped red onion
1/2
cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/4
cup chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
1
yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 In 3-quart saucepan, heat quinoa, water and salt to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender. Cool at least 30 minutes.
  • 2 Cook and drain edamame as directed on bag. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain.
  • 3 In large serving bowl, toss quinoa, edamame and remaining ingredients. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 120
    • (Calories from Fat 50),
  • Total Fat 6g
    • (Saturated Fat 1g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 0mg;
  • Sodium 320mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 12g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 4g),
  • Protein 4g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 4 %;
  • Vitamin C 35 %;
  • Calcium 4 %;
  • Iron 8 %;
Exchanges:
  • 1 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 0 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 5/17/2012 11:35:43 PM REPORT ABUSE cupcakeprincess78 said:
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I had tried Quinoa, it was ok but nothing to get excited about. After some searching I found this recipe. Now it's a staple in our house. This salad is full of flavor and very hard to resist seconds. Have those seconds, it's good for you.
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