Buffalo Quinoa Salad

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A hearty vegetarian quinoa salad with carrots, celery and a creamy buffalo sauce. Add shredded chicken for additional protein.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients

¾ cup quinoa uncooked
⅔ cup plain Greek yogurt
3 tablespoons hot sauce
1 cup diced celery
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup blue cheese
Black pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
In a small bowl, mix together yogurt and hot sauce. Season to taste with black pepper.

For quinoa bowls

Assemble quinoa bowls by dividing quinoa between 2 bowls. Top each bowl with celery, carrots and blue cheese. Drizzle with yogurt sauce and serve.

For quinoa salad

In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, celery, carrots and blue cheese. Toss with yogurt sauce and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 508mgPotassium: 452mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5610IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 2mg

Keyword buffalo sauce, dinner, lunch, side dish

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