28% less sodium than the original recipe. Serve this hearty salad as a side or a light meatless main dish. The quinoa and chick peas provide as much protein per serving as an ounce of meat. Another bonus: this dish is gluten free.
Ingredients for Skinny Confetti Quinoa Salad Recipe
0.17 cup Reduced sodium chicken broth
0.08 cup Quinoa, well rinsed
0.17 cup Chopped green, yellow, and/or orange sweet pepper
0.33 Tomatoes, chopped
0.17 can Chick peas, rinsed and drained
0.08 cup Chopped green onions
0.33 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley
0.33 tablespoon Chopped fresh mint
0.33 tablespoon Lemon juice
1/25 teaspoon Salt
1/25 teaspoon Black pepper
Nutrition value
114
calories per serving
2 g Fat9 g Protein13 g Carbs4 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
2g
Protein
9g
Carbs
13g
Fiber
4g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
13g
Protein
9g
Fiber
4g
Fats
Fat
2g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
61mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
656mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
2mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
66mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
54mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
39mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
92mg
Selenium
7mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
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