Southwest Quinoa Salad

Name: Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 17 min
Total time: 47 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole grain quinoa; 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 ounces (4 tbsp) lime juice; 2 tsp red wine vinegar (entered as cider vinegar because red wine vinegar was not an option); 1 tsp ground cumin; 16 large scallions (green onions); 4 tbsp raw cilantro; 2 cans black beans (I use low sodium) (850 grams); 2 cans whole kernel corn (864 grams)

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Minutes to Prepare: 30
Minutes to Cook: 17

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 cup Whole grain quinoa6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil2 ounces (4 tbsp) lime juice2 tsp red wine vinegar (entered as cider vinegar because red wine vinegar was not an option)1 tsp ground cumin16 large scallions (green onions)4 tbsp raw cilantro2 cans black beans (I use low sodium) (850 grams)2 cans whole kernel corn (864 grams)

Directions

Cook 1 cup (dry) quinoa according to directions and set aside. In large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, and cumin. Add green onions, cilantro, corn, and beans and toss to coat. Fluff the quinoa and break up any chunks. Add the quinoa to the bowl containing the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately or refrigerate. Add avocado to each individual serving if desired (do not store with avocado).

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VEGGIELOVER12.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 407.3
Total Fat: 13.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 277.6 mg
Total Carbs: 59.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 13.8 g
Protein: 15.1 g

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Member Reviews

PATRICIAMR
This is delicious. The recipe makes a lot though. I did cut it in half but still had plenty. I am the only 1 eating it, the recipe says it makes 8 servings but doesn't say how much a serving is. I considering 1 cup to be a serving. - 7/15/16