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southwest quinoa salad

Yields4 Servings

 1 cup quinoarinsed very well
 1 cup cornfrozen, canned or fresh
 15 oz can of black beansdrained
 1 green bell pepperchopped
 1 cup grape tomatoessliced in half
 ¼ cup red onionfinley diced
 2 tbsp cilantro
 1 tbsp olive oil
 ½ tsp cumin
 ½ tsp chili powder
1

Bring 2 cups of water (or broth) to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.

2

Combine quinoa, corn, black beans, green pepper, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Add cumin, chili powder, olive oil, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Serve warm or cold.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g10%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 53g18%

Dietary Fiber 9g36%
Sugars 5g
Protein 14g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.