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Sesame Quinoa Salad With Shrimp

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Nutrition Score per serving:

(1 1/4 cups): 281 calories, 21% fat (6 g; < 1 g saturated), 44% carbs (31 g), 35% protein (25 g), 4 g fiber, 40 mg calcium, 3 mg iron, 199 mg sodium.

Ingredients

Nutrient note Quinoa is the only whole grain that's also a complete protein, boasting all the essential amino acids.

1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 yellow or red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 tablespoons chopped
fresh cilantro
2 green onions, minced
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
Salt and ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine quinoa and 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is translucent.

2. Remove from heat and stir in next 6 ingredients. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm or chilled.