We have been all about the fresh pineapple lately. This salad came to be because the fresh pineapple has been so good this year, and the mint I planted earlier in the spring is doing very well. I have had mint with other fruits and figured it would pair with pineapple, too. Happily, it did.
I am always up for another way to enjoy quinoa, and this is a delicious salad with distinctly summery flavors. Even though I am calling this a salad, I enjoy it for breakfast and it also works after a meal if you want something sweet.
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| Tropical Quinoa Salad |
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| Fresh Mint |
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
pinch of salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 tbsp flax seed oil
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
Toast the dry quinoa in a pan over medium high heat until it starts to smell fragrant and kind of nutty. Then add the two cups of water and a pinch of salt. Let it boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa and put it in a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients and toss. Taste and add another pinch of salt if needed to make the flavors pop and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
For 4 servings
Nutritional info from caloriecount.about.com
pinch of salt
2 cups water
1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple, diced
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 tbsp fresh chopped mint
1 tbsp flax seed oil
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
Toast the dry quinoa in a pan over medium high heat until it starts to smell fragrant and kind of nutty. Then add the two cups of water and a pinch of salt. Let it boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes. Fluff the quinoa and put it in a mixing bowl. Add all other ingredients and toss. Taste and add another pinch of salt if needed to make the flavors pop and enjoy cold or at room temperature.
For 4 servings
Nutritional info from caloriecount.about.com
| Nutrition Facts | ||||||
Serving Size 215 g
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Amount Per Serving
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Calories
314
Calories from Fat
140
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% Daily Value*
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Total Fat
15.6g
24%
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Saturated Fat
3.8g
19%
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Cholesterol
0mg
0%
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Sodium
48mg
2%
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Total Carbohydrates
35.5g
12%
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Dietary Fiber
5.9g
24%
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Sugars
6.7g
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Protein
10.4g
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Nutrition Grade B
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* Based on a 2000 calorie diet
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