How To Make Quinoa, Goat’s Cheese & Peach Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 ripe peaches, sliced
- 4 oz goat’s cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup chopped fresh mint
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then add it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender. Drain any excess water and set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, sliced peaches, goat’s cheese, basil, and mint.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss to combine.
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Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Calories : 270kcal
- Total Fat : 11g
- Saturated Fat : 4g
- Cholesterol : 8mg
- Sodium : 160mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 9g
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