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1 ½ cups quinoa
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¼ teaspoon salt
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3 ½ cups water
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1 bunch green onions, chopped
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¾ cup chopped celery
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½ cup raisins
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1 pinch cayenne pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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2 tablespoons sesame oil
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⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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¾ cup chopped pecans
Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts
This is an unusual and tasty high-protein grain salad. Quinoa is a grain that has almost no flavor, but the spices add zest. It's well worth trying, I make it often since discovering quinoa at my health food store.
Nutrition Information
281
Calories
35g
Carbohydrates
18g
Protein
476mg
Potassium
4g
Fiber
13g
Sugar
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