Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Nutty Quinoa Salad is for Side Dish.

Nutty Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Nutty Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Nutty Quinoa Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Nutty Quinoa Salad are:

2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sesame oil
6 scallions, sliced
1 cup roasted peanuts
1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and sectioned
4 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
4 tablespoons orange zest, grated

Here is how you make Nutty Quinoa Salad:

Combine the quinoa and water in a large saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 10 minutes. Then add the raisins and continue cooking until all the liquid has evaporated, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and spread the mixture out on a baking sheet. Let it cool completely. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa and raisins with all the remaining ingredients. Toss gently and serve.Serving Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LMARIELAMB.

The nutritional information for Nutty Quinoa Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 455.1

• Total Fat: 25.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 13.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 50.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
• Protein: 11.1 g