Minty Quinoa and Peach Salad

Category: Salads

Serves: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups boiling water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon agave
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups diced, peeled peach (about 2 medium)
  • 2 cups diced, peeled jicama
  • 1 cup finely chopped fresh mint
 

Directions

  1. Combine boiling water and quinoa in a large bowl; let stand 1 hour or until water is absorbed. Combine juices and next 4 ingredients (through pepper), stirring well with a whisk. Add peach, jicama, and mint to quinoa; toss to combine. Drizzle dressing mixture over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Chill 1 hour.
 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 162, Fat 5.7g, Protein 3.3g, Carbohydrates 27.6g, Fiber 6.6g, Cholesterol 0mg, Iron 2.2mg, Sodium 156mg, Calcium 34mg

About EB Nutrition
EB Nutrition was founded by Elizabeth Blumberg, RD, LDN, CPT in June of 2003. Elizabeth earned her degree in Clinical Nutrition and Food Science from Auburn University in 1996. For the past 20 years, she has been working in the Washington, D.C./Metro area as a registered dietitian, nutrition consultant, professional speaker, and fitness enthusiast. She has been featured on NBC4, named in Washingtonian Magazine as one of the top dietitians in the DC-metropolitan area, and featured in People Magazine.
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