Name: Layered Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each
Ingredients: 6 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce; 8 oz. KRAFT Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into cubes; 1-1/2 cups cucumber slices; 1 carrot, shredded; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions; 1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled; 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

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20 Min(s)

20 Min(s) Prep

Cooled, cooked quinoa adds its own brand of nutty deliciousness in this festive layered salad made with romaine lettuce, cheese, and grape tomatoes.

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

6 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce

8 oz. KRAFT Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into cubes

1-1/2 cups cucumber slices

1 carrot, shredded

1/2 cup thinly sliced red onions

1 cup cooked quinoa, cooled

2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup KRAFT Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette Dressing

Let's Make It

Layer all ingredients except dressing in large glass bowl.

Add dressing just before serving; toss lightly.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Size Wise

Enjoy your favorite foods while keeping portion size in mind.

Tip 2

Make Ahead

Salad can be assembled ahead of time. Refrigerate up to 8 hours before adding dressing and tossing to serve.

Tip 3

Substitute

Substitute baby spinach for the romaine.

Nutrition

Calories

190

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 6g

30%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 410mg

18%

Total Carbohydrates 12g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 5g

10%

Protein 8g

16%

Vitamin A

90%

Vitamin C

10%

Calcium

15%

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

8 servings, 1-1/4 cups each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.