Quinoa Salad
by katiedeere
A quinoa based salad with southwest flavors
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans ; 14oz., rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn ; frozen or fresh
- 4 green onions
- 3 medium tomatoes ; chopped
- 1 lime ; juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove Garlic ; minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 cup cilantro ; chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook quinoa in boiling water until liquid is absorbed and the little "tails" appear, 15-20 minutes. Place warm quinoa in a large bowl and add beans, corn, green onions, and tomatoes. whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt and chili powder. Stir dressing into mixture and stir in cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature
NOTES
KelleyBrown
Nutrition
View line-by-line Nutrition Insights™: Discover which ingredients contribute the calories/sodium/etc.
|
|
||
| Serving Size: 1 Serving (273g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 6 Servings | ||
|
|
||
| Calories: 279 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 69 (25%) | ||
|
|
||
| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
|
|
||
| Total Fat 7.7g | 10 % | |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 4.1g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 2.1g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 16.9mg | 1 % | |
| Potassium 641.1mg | 17 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 44.2g | 13 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 34 % | |
| Sugars, other 35.6g | ||
| Protein 10.9g | 16 % | |
|
Powered by: USDA Nutrition Database Disclaimer: Nutrition facts are derived from linked ingredients (shown at left in colored bullets) and may or may not be complete. Always consult a licensed nutritionist or doctor if you have a nutrition-related medical condition. |
||
Calories per serving: 279
Get detailed nutrition information, including item-by-item nutrition insights, so you can see where the calories, carbs, fat, sodium and more come from.
What would you serve with this? Link in another recipe.