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Moroccan-Inspired Quinoa Salad

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From: Kath Eats Real Food

Quick Facts

Servings: 4
Prep Time: 30 min.
Cook Time: 15 min.
Total: 45 min.

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Kath Younger
A tantalizing salad full of plump raisins and toasted almonds.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry quinoa
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup raisins, soaked in hot water until plump
  • 1/3 cup toasted and chopped almonds
  • 2 Tbs capers
  • Dressing1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbs lemon
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt

Directions

  • Cook quinoa with 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Mix chickpeas, spinach, bell peppers, raisins, almonds, and capers with cooked quinoa to combine.
  • Combine ingredients for dressing and drizzle over salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 604
  Calories from Fat 186 (31%)
(34%)Total Fat 22g
(12%)Saturated Fat 2g
Poly-Unsaturated Fat 8g
Mono-Unsaturated Fat 9g
(0%)Cholesterol 0mg
(29%)Sodium 684mg
(31%)Potassium 1096mg
Total Carbohydrate 88g
(50%)Dietary Fibre 12g
Sugars 10g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(42%)Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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