Quinoa power salad Recipe

Recipe By Better Butter

A good gluten-free source of protein, iron, and fiber, quinoa is a quick and flavorful way to get in a serving of whole grains. Black chickpeas sprouts add extra proteins to the salad. Avocado is another superfood which is incredibly nutritious. Eating avocados can lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Avocados are high in antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin. It lowers the risk of muscular degeneration and cataracts. So, these superfoods quinoa and avocado, when combined with even more nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes and leafy greens, make the salad a superpower salad.

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Ingredients for Quinoa power salad Recipe

  • 1.50 cup Mix Leafy Green Vegetables Baby Spinach, Lettuce, Red Romaine, Green Chard
  • 1/4 cup Cherry tomatoes slit in halves
  • 1/4 cup Quinoa
  • 1/2 avocado Sliced
  • 1/4 cup Black chickpeas Sprouts
  • 1/2 Red onion Thinly Sliced
  • 1/2 English cucumber Diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Balsamic Vinaigrette or any Kraft salad dressing
  • As required Salt and pepper
Nutrition
value
309
calories per serving
5 g Fat13 g Protein47 g Carbs18 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    5g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    47g
  • Fiber
    18g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    47g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    18g

Fats

  • Fat
    5g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    281mg
  • Iron
    9mg
  • Vitamin A
    1394mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    223mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    140mg
  • Vitamin E
    4mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    326mg
  • Manganese
    1mg
  • Phosphorus
    303mg
  • Selenium
    9mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Better Butter