So yes, magnesium is important.

Alas, many Americans arenot consuming sufficient amounts of magnesium.

Some research, in fact, suggests thatup to 75 percent of Americans are magnesium insufficient.

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For more onmagnesium deficiency symptoms, check out this guide.

According to Moskovitz, current dietary guidelines suggest that adults consume between 320 mg and 420 mg per day.

Every single ingredient contains plenty of vitamins and minerals, including the all-important magnesium.

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This salad is roughly two servings, each with roughly 416 mg of magnesiumaka an entire days worth.

), tofu, or tempeh.

And, of course, dress right before serving rather than storing a soggy salad in your fridge.

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In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and 1 cup water.

Remove the quinoa from heat and let it rest, still covered, for 5 minutes.

Uncover the pot, drain off any excess water and fluff the quinoa with a fork.

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Set it aside to cool.

Drain and set aside.

Transfer to a large serving bowl to cool.

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Prepare the vinaigrette: Whisk together all of the ingredients until emulsified.

Youll end up with a pink salad if you toss it really well!

Season to taste with salt (up to an additional 1/4 teaspoon) and black pepper.

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