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Cherry and Quinoa Salad

Cherry & Quinoa Salad

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Submitted by happyzhangbo

Fresh sweet cherries and quinoa are tossed with celery, creamy goat cheese, toasted almonds and tangy white wine vinaigrette.

YIELD

4 servings

PREP

10 min

COOK

15 min

READY

30 min

Ingredients

1 237
CUP ML QUINOA
rinsed
2 473
CUPS ML WATER
2 473
CUPS ML CHERRIES
freshly pitted and halved *
2 2
EACH EACH CELERY STALKS
tough ends removed and thinly sliced
½ 118
CUP ML GOAT (CHEVRE) CHEESE
crumbled *
4 6E+1
TABLESPOONS ML ALMONDS
sliced and toasted
White wine vinaigrette
4 6E+1
TABLESPOONS ML OLIVE OIL, EXTRA-VIRGIN
2 3E+1
TABLESPOONS ML WHITE WINE VINEGAR
½ 2.5
TEASPOON ML DIJON MUSTARD
1 1
X X SALT AND BLACK PEPPER
to taste *

Directions

Add the quinoa and water in a medium saucepan.

Cover, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat, and let stand for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

Transfer the quinoa into a large mixing bowl.

In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients until well blended, season with salt and black pepper.

Add the cherries, celeries and goat cheese into the same mixing bowl.

Pour the dressing over, and gently toss until well combined.

Season to taste with more vinegar, salt and black pepper if needed.

Served warm, at room temperature or chilled with toasted almonds sprinkled on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 208g (7.3 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 312 53% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 38mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 10%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Sugars g
Protein 14g
Vitamin A 2% Vitamin C 1%
Calcium 5% Iron 24%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Low Sodium
 

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