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I just added this recipe to my lunch menu. They loved it. I hope you do too!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- ¾ cup quinoa
- 1 1/3 cups cubed seeded watermelon
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced cucumber
- ¾ cup sliced red onion
- 1 small mango – peeled, seeded, and chopped
- ¼ cup drained pineapple tidbits, juice reserved
- 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped, a few leaves reserved for garnish
- Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons reserved pineapple juice from the can
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup canola oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 4 slices lime
- 1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Directions
Step 1
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, about 15 minutes. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
Step 2
Stir cooled quinoa, watermelon, bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mango, pineapple, and chopped cilantro leaves together in a large bowl.
Step 3
Whisk wine vinegar, honey, pineapple juice, lime juice, and garlic together in a small bowl; drizzle in canola oil, whisking constantly. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to combine. Place salad in a serving bowl; garnish with lime slices, jalapeno slices, and reserved cilantro leaves.
Cook’s Note:
Cook the quinoa in the early morning, or the night before.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 125 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
| Sodium19mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 6% |
| Total Sugars9g | |
| Protein2g | |
| Vitamin C20mg | 100% |
| Calcium20mg | 2% |
| Iron1mg | 4% |
| Potassium192mg | 4% |
*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.
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