California Quinoa Salad (Whole Foods Copycat)
California Quinoa Salad (Whole Foods Copycat) is a gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and vegan recipe with 8 servings. This side dish has 250 calories, 7g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. For $2.22 per serving, this recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice has 1562 fans. Head to the store and pick up red onion, mango, red bell pepper, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 30 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 84%. Similar recipes include Copycat Whole Foods Detox Salad, California Quinoa Salad, and Curried Cauliflower, Pomegranate, & Quinoa Salad with NOW Foods.
Servings: 8
Preparation duration: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
1/2 green bell pepper, diced small
2 limes, zested (just the green not the white pith) and juiced
1 mango, peeled and diced
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 red bell pepper, diced small
1 small red onion, diced small
salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Equipment:
mixing bowl
sieve
Cooking instruction summary:
Rinse the quinoa well in a wire strainer and cook according to package directions. Cool. Fluff with a fork.In a large mixing bowl toss everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.
Step by step:
1. Rinse the quinoa well in a wire strainer and cook according to package directions. Cool. Fluff with a fork.In a large mixing bowl toss everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Information:
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