Recipes.sparkpeople.com Sexy Summer Red Quinoa Salad Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Recipes.sparkpeople.com Sexy Summer Red Quinoa Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Recipes.sparkpeople.com Sexy Summer Red Quinoa Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 226 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 324mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 70mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 526mg Vitamin A: 29mcg
Vitamin C: 12mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • Salad:
  • 1 cup Red Organic Quinoa (rinsed well!)
  • 1/2 Red Onion - chopped
  • 2 whole Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Cucumber-peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh Basil-chopped
  • Dressing:
  • 4 Garlic Cloves-crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • (or pepper of your choice)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Instructions

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