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Fruity Quinoa Salad

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Quinoa and fruit go brilliantly together in this fantastic, healthy fruit salad.  Simply add your favourite fruit, and consider throwing in some nuts too.

 

Fruity Quinoa Salad
 
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Recipe type: Salad
Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed and drained well
  • 1 cup water
  • ⅔ cup diced peeled cucumber
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ⅔ cup fresh blueberries
  • ⅔ cup cubed mango
  • 1 (11-ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained and reserve
  • 3 tablespoons juice
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Dash cayenne
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In medium pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to boil, cover, and reduce heat. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Cool completely.
  2. In large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, onion, blueberries, mango and oranges.
  3. In small bowl, whisk oil, reserved 3 tablespoons orange juice, lemon juice, cayenne and season to taste. Toss with salad.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 181 Fat: 5g Saturated fat: 0g Sugar: 15g Sodium: 8mg Fiber: 4g Protein: 4g Cholesterol: 0mg
Nutritional Nugget: Quinoa is a grain-like seed that is high in protein, iron and fiber, as well as low in fat – especially important for vegetarians and those on a low-fat diet.

Recipe from Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC Eating Well to Fight Arthritis cookbook.

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Holly Clegg has used the motto ”Real food, real easy… for real people” to guide her through the creation of her trim&TERRIFIC® cookbook series, which has sold over one million books. For over 20 years, Holly has championed satisfying, everyday recipes that are easy-to-prepare, healthy and family favorites. Her busy lifestyle, yet her desire to feed her own family health-conscious, homemade meals has continuously served as her inspiration through the years.

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