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How to Make Super Foods Salad
The salad tastes not only super nourishing, but is also bursting with flavor. Boost the flavor even more by adding 4 Tsp. dried cranberries, 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds or a diced orange. Or choose baby arugula for the greens. Serve with roasted chicken or pork for a full meal.
15 min prep time
30 min cook time
6servings
1 1/2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Rinse and cook the quinoa in 1 cup water for about 10 minutes or until the water is just absorbed. Fluff it and remove it from the heat.
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Meanwhile, cook the edamame for 5 minutes in about 4 cups of boiling water.
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In a small food processor or blender, puree the oil, lemon and orange juices, avocado, cilantro, salt and garlic.
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In a large salad bowl, combine the lettuce, bell pepper, quinoa, edamame, and sunflower seeds. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently. Serve immediately.
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Do Ahead Or Delegate: Cook the quinoa and the edamame, juice the orange, chop the cilantro, peel the garlic, prepare the dressing and dice the bell pepper.
Nutrition facts
6 Servings
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Serving Size
1 1/2 cups
- Amount per serving Calories 190
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
12g
15%
- Saturated Fat 1.5g 8%
- Trans Fats 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Sodium 140mg 6%
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Total Carbohydrate
17g
6%
- Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
- Total Sugars 1g
- Added Sugars 0g 0%
- Protein 7g
- Potassium 490mg 10%
Ingredients
quinoa
1/2 cup
fresh shelled edamame ((1 cup))
6 oz
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 tbsp
lemon juice (fresh)
1 tbsp
orange juice (preferably fresh)
1 tbsp
avocado
1/4 whole
fresh cilantro or parsley (coarsely chopped)
2 tbsp
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
garlic (peeled and halved)
1 clove
lettuce (about 6 ounces, chopped or torn if necessary)
1 head
orange bell pepper (cored and diced)
1/2 med
unsalted sunflower seeds, or use pecans or pistachios
2 tbsp
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