Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Meal Types:
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Quinoa Mediterranean Salad
Sensational quinoa with spinach, red onion, kalamata olives, fat free feta, roasted tomatoes and tofu.
Ingredients
Directions
- Add 1 cup of dry quinoa with 2 cups of water in a sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- While quinoa is cooking, finely chop garlic.
- Add garlic and olive oil and black pepper with grape tomatoes in a small bowl.
- Add to baking sheet and broil for 10 minutes until tomatoes cook down.
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This is perfect for my on the go work schedule. Im a train engineer and have to pack all my lunches, breakfasts and dinners for up to 24 to 36 hrs. its a great cooler dish! This salad can be a side at lunch and dinner. Thanks.
12 Feb 12 by member: mellarky35
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Are some of the directions missing? They don't use all the ingredients. Not sure what to do with the tofu.
23 Oct 12 by member: Djburney
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Nutrition summary:
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There are 257 calories in 1 serving of Quinoa Mediterranean Salad. |
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Calorie break-down: 49% fat, 29% carbs, 22% protein. |
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Nutrition Facts
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Serving Size 1 serving
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| Amount Per Serving |
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Calories from Fat 125
Calories 257
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| % Daily Values* |
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Total Fat
13.89g
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21% |
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Saturated Fat
1.961g
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10% |
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Polyunsaturated Fat
2.096g
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Monounsaturated Fat
1.765g
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Cholesterol
4mg
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1% |
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Sodium
559mg
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23% |
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Potassium
159mg
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Total Carbohydrate
18.69g
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6% |
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Dietary Fiber
2.8g
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11% |
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Sugars
1.55g
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Protein
13.48g
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| Vitamin A
24% |
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Vitamin C
10% |
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| Calcium
19% |
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Iron
16% |
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Nutrition Values are based on USDA Nutrient Database SR18
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13%
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of RDI*
(257 calories)
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Calorie Breakdown:
Carbohydrate (29%)
Fat (49%)
Protein (22%)
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* Based on a RDI of 2000 calories
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