Healthy Quinoa Salad

Name: Healthy Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 (12 ounce) box quinoa; 3 carrots, chopped; 1 cup corn; 1 cup peas; 1 cup chopped broccoli florets; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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My go-to recipe for my side for the week! Love it, and it always turns out perfect!

Recipe by kristentulk

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

4 cups water
1 (12 ounce) box quinoa
3 carrots, chopped
1 cup corn
1 cup peas
1 cup chopped broccoli florets
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

266	Calories
10g	Fat
38g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 266
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 1g	7%
Sodium 50mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 43mg	3%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 434mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.