Tastykitchen.com Quinoa Salad With Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives & Mint Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 30g 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.

Tastykitchen.com Quinoa Salad With Chickpeas, Kalamata Olives & Mint Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 246 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 386mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 60mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 341mg Vitamin A: 22mcg
Vitamin C: 7mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 can (14 Oz.) Chickpeas, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1-½ cup Quartered Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ cups Pitted And Sliced Kalamata Olives
  • 2 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ¾ teaspoons Honey
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 leaves Fresh Mint, Thinly Sliced

Instructions

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