Healthy Quinoa Salad

Name: Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 17 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 c. dry quinoa; 1 whole zucchini sliced/cubed; 1 red bell pepper diced; 1 can red kidney beans drained; 2 limes juiced; 4-5 T of fresh chopped cilantro; 3 T olive oil; dash of pepper to taste

Minutes to Prepare: 5
Minutes to Cook: 12

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 c. dry quinoa1 whole zucchini, sliced/cubed1 red bell pepper, diced1 can red kidney beans, drained2 limes, juiced4-5 T of fresh, chopped cilantro3 T olive oildash of pepper to taste

Directions

Rinse quinoa in strainer, then cook with 2 c. water. When boiling, turn heat to med/low and simmer for about 12 minutes covered. Fluff and let cool. Add all other ingredients and toss. Chill or serve right away. There are many possible add ins/substitutions with this recipe, and many foods taste great and create a great healthy meal/side dish.

Serving Size: makes 6 side servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MABBETTE.

Servings Per Recipe: 8

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