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Southwest Quinoa Salad
This Southwest Quinoa Salad is loaded with fresh veggies and packed with southwest flavor. The perfect side for summer cookouts, pot lucks, or weeknight dinners!
Servings:
8
Calories:
357 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Others
Ingredients
- 1 c. quinoa 3 cups cooked, uncooked
- 1 c. tomato chopped
- 1 c. bell peppers chopped
- 1 c. corn charred
- ½ c. black beans drained
- ½ c. onion red, chopped
- 1 avocado chopped
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
For dressing:
- ½ c. olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro minced
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. Coriander
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- While quinoa is cooling, prepare veggies.
- Combine quinoa and veggies in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare dressing by combining ingredients and shaking until well mixed.
- Pour dressing over quinoa and veggies and stir to combine.
- Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
301mg
(13%)
Potassium
620mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1680IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 301mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 620mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1680IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.