Santa Fe Quinoa Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 264.0
  • Total Fat: 7.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 75.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 42.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.6 g
  • Protein: 10.7 g

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Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    3/4 cup quinoa (about 5 ounces)
    1 1/2 cups water
    Kosher salt
    1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    4 teaspoons canola oil
    Freshly ground pepper
    One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
    1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
    1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
    One 3-ounce jar cocktail onions, drained and finely chopped

Directions

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over high heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; transfer to a blender. Add the lime juice and oil and blend. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing into a bowl and add the black beans, bell pepper, cilantro and cocktail onions. Scrape the quinoa into the bowl, season with salt and pepper and serve.

Make Ahead:
The quinoa salad can be refrigerated overnight.

Serving Size: Serves 4

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KLWOZNIAK.

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