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Citrus Quinoa Salad

Yields4 Servings

(Use organic ingredients whenever possible).

This colorful and fresh salad will invigorate your taste-buds. A pleasing combination of wholesome quinoa, chickpeas, and beluga black lentils mingles with the lively flavors of a dressing made with zesty citrus and omega-3 containing flax oil. A source of complex carbohydrates, protein, fiber, iron, and vitamin C, this salad can be enjoyed on the side or as a light meal.

 ½ cup Willow Creek Organic Quinoa , cooked
  cup Willow Creek Organic Chickpeas , cooked
  cup Willow Creek Organic Beluga Black Lentils , cooked
 1 ½ Dried apricots, diced – or substitute with other dried fruit
 ¼ cup Cucumber, diced
 1 Green onions, diced
 1 tbsp Golden raisons (optional)
 1 tbsp Red wine vinegar
 ½ tbsp Willow Creek Organic Flax Seed Oil
 ½ tbsp Olive, sunflower, grapeseed, or other cooking oil
  cup Fresh squeezed orange juice
  cup Fresh squeezed lemon juice
  cup Fresh mint leaves, sliced thin
 Dash of sea salt and Willow Creek Organic Pepper
1

Precook quinoa, chickpeas and lentils prior to starting recipe.

2

In measuring cup, mix remaining ingredients for dressing.

3

Toss dressing with salad and let marinate for one hour.

4

This may be served over lettuce greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 86

Servings 0


Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 150mg7%
Potassium 296mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 5g
Protein 6g12%

Vitamin A 2%
Vitamin C 10%
Calcium 4%
Iron 25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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