[NEW] Quinoa Pesto Salad

The simple dressing on this salad complements almost any combination of vegetables and even suits many low-sugar fruits, such as apples. Experiment with you favorite vegetables to create a unique vegetarian dish every time.
Active: 15 Minutes Cook: None Total: 15 mins
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[NEW] Quinoa Pesto Salad

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. quinoa, cooked 1 c. asparagus, cut into bite-sized pieces 1/4 c. red onion, diced 1/2 c. sweet bell peppers, diced 1/2 c. grape tomatoes, halved 5 artichoke hearts, chopped 1 T. parsley, chopped 1 (
  • 5 oz.) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 t. pesto 1 T. balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Add the asparagus to hot quinoa and cover for 5 minutes.
  2. Toss vegetables together.
  3. Whisk together vinegar and pesto. Pour over vegetables.
  4. Add quinoa, asparagus and chickpeas
  5. In a smaller bowl, combine the balsamic vinegar with pesto until smooth. Pour it into the large bowl of veggies, along with the chickpeas, quinoa, and asparagus. Stir to coat and serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

2 servings per container
Serving size 748 g
Amount per serving
Calories 502
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g 8%
Saturated Fat 0.8g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0.4mg 0%
Sodium 411mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 95.4g 35%
Dietary Fiber 35.37g 125%
Total Sugars 15.5g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 28.8g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 284.5mg 20%
Iron 11.4mg 60%
Potassium 2276.6mg 50%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Score Breakdown

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  • Added Sugar
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