This earthy, nutty flavored, grain-like seed makes a great rice substitute. It’s gluten-free, packed with protein, and delicious!
Life and Health tip: Remember that grains in your salad still count as carbohydrate servings. To bulk up this meal, could add extra beans and serve with carrot sticks and fresh fruit.
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer for 2 minutes.
2
Add to pot with 2 cups water or broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and quinoa is tender. Set quinoa aside or put into refrigerator to cool down.
3
In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk together to thoroughly combine.
4
In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa with all other salad ingredients.
5
Pour dressing over the top and toss to combine.
6
Chill for at least an hour for better flavor.
Nutrition Facts
12 servings
Serving size
½ cup
Amount per serving
Calories150
% Daily Value *
Total Fat3.5g5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium152mg7%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g17%
Total Sugars 2.5g
Protein6g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Salad
1cupuncooked quinoa
2cupsvegetable brothor water
1(15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½cupssweet corn, frozen or fresh
1 ½cupstomatoes, diced
1orange, yellow, or red bell pepper, diced
5green onions, diced
½cupfresh cilantro, chopped
Dressing
2extra virgin olive oil(omit for diabetics)
1tspground cumin
1clove garlic, minced
¼cuplime juice
¼tspsalt (more to taste)
½tspchipotle chili powder (optional)
Directions
1
Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer for 2 minutes.
2
Add to pot with 2 cups water or broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until liquid has absorbed and quinoa is tender. Set quinoa aside or put into refrigerator to cool down.
3
In a small bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk together to thoroughly combine.
4
In a large bowl, add the cooked quinoa with all other salad ingredients.
AuthorLife and Health Network