Cleaneatingmag.com Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 43g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Cleaneatingmag.com Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 43g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Cleaneatingmag.com Maple Balsamic Quinoa Salad Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 105 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 388
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 242mg
Total Carbohydrates: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 20g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 49mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 319mg Vitamin A: 5mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 cup dried cranberries or cherries (TIP: Look for unsweetened or naturally sweetened varieties.)
  • 1 cup raw unsalted chopped pecans
  • 4 to 5 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp sea salt, plus additional to taste

Instructions

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