Curried Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp
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The shrimp gets a healthy side dish with this recipe. Quinoa, cranberries, scallions, and seasonings make up the nutrient-packed base for this dinner.


Curried Quinoa Salad with Grilled Shrimp

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Ingredients
  • 3  ounces
    frozen uncooked shrimp, thawed under running water for 5 minutes
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  • 1  teaspoon
    olive oil
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  • 3/4  cup
    water
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  • 1/2  cup
    quinoa
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    curry powder
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  • 1  tablespoon
    dried cranberries
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  • 1  cup
    chopped cucumbers
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  • 2 
    scallions, chopped
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Directions
1.
Toss shrimp with oil. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping once.
2.
Bring water and quinoa to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3.
Stir in curry, cranberries, cucumbers and scallions. Top with shrimp.
Nutrition information
Calories 494, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Carbohydrate 70 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 30 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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