Santa Fe Quinoa Salad
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- Minutes to Cook:
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa, rinsed under cold water1.5 cups water1 cup PC Mild Salsa1/2 tsp Cumin seed 1/4 tsp Salt 19-oz can PC Blue Menu Black Beans, rinsed and drained12-oz can PC Blue Menu Peaches & Cream Whole Kernel Corn, rinsed and drained1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved4 Green Onions, sliced thinly1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and finely chopped1/2 cup minced fresh parsleyFreshly ground black pepper to taste
1. In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine water, 1/2 cup of the salsa, quinoa, cumin, salt and pepper to taste.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Uncover and toss with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
5. Add remaining ingredients including the second half a cup of the salsa to the quinoa, tossing well to combine.
6. Serve slightly warm or cover and refrigerate and serve chilled.
Serving Size: Makes 6 generous 1 cup servings.
2. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium, cover and cook until liquid is absorbed (about 15-20 minutes).
3. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
4. Uncover and toss with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
5. Add remaining ingredients including the second half a cup of the salsa to the quinoa, tossing well to combine.
6. Serve slightly warm or cover and refrigerate and serve chilled.
Serving Size: Makes 6 generous 1 cup servings.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 222.8
- Total Fat: 2.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 217.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 41.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.9 g
- Protein: 9.3 g
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