Zesty Quinoa Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 279.2

Total Fat: 11.4 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 4.4 mg
Total Carbs: 36.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
Protein: 9.4 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Zesty Quinoa Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 limes, juiced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste

1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

5 green onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

3. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Serving Size: 6 servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADCITYKNITTER.