Photo: Anna Pelzer
Quinoa, Beet, and Arugula Salad
12 ingredients
15 min + 20 min
6 servings
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"Quinoa has a light, fluffy texture when cooked, and can be used as an alternative to white rice or couscous in most dishes. The arugula has a rich peppery taste, and has an exceptionally strong flavor for a leafy green which goes well with the slightly nutty flavor of the quinoa."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
590
Calories
18g
Protein
26g
Fat
74g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Goat Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 103 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Beet | 1/2 cup (85g) | 35 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Arugula | 1 cup (20g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound beets, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup red quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 3 ounces arugula, chopped
- 5 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
Directions
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