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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Kale & Summer Squash Salad with Quinoa & Lemon serves 6 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1/2 c quinoa, rinsed & drained
- 2 t kosher salt, plus more as needed
- 1 lb green and yellow summer squash
- 2 T finely grated parmesan, plus more shavings as garnish
- 1 t lemon zest
- 2 T fresh lemon juice
- 1 T sherry vinegar
- 6 T extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pn freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 c tuscan kale
- 1/2 c flat leaf parsley leaves
- 1/2 c toasted walnuts
- 1 c fresh basil leaves
- 6 lemon wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 416g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 444 | |
| Calories from Fat 228 | 51% |
| Total Fat 26.29g | 33% |
| Saturated Fat 3.63g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 2393mg | 100% |
| Potassium 1104mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs 46.73g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 32% |
| Sugars 7.72g | 5% |
| Protein 13.44g | 22% |
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