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Ingredients
- For the Quinoa Salad:
- 1 cup black quinoa (or regular quinoa)
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups shelled and cooked edamame
- 1 medium seedless cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Dressing:
- 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1441g | |
| Calories 1521 | |
| Calories from Fat 676 | 44% |
| Total Fat 76.21g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat 10.4g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2007mg | 84% |
| Potassium 3697mg | 106% |
| Total Carbs 164.46g | 44% |
| Dietary Fiber 44.3g | 148% |
| Sugars 10.49g | 7% |
| Protein 57.76g | 92% |
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