Fiesta Quinoa & Bean Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 305.1
  • Total Fat: 8.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 177.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.6 g
  • Protein: 13.3 g

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Introduction

Fabulous fresh & healthy salad
Recipe by Lori Cohen-Sanford of Nourishfoods, as taught at Savory's spice shop in Palm Desert CA on 9/14/14 Fabulous fresh & healthy salad
Recipe by Lori Cohen-Sanford of Nourishfoods, as taught at Savory's spice shop in Palm Desert CA on 9/14/14
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 1/2C quinoa plus 3c water, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp olive oil (or use premade and frozen quinoa)
    One 15oz can black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    2C frozen corn, thawed (or fresh, cut off of the cob)
    1C cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
    1 C grated carrot or jicama
    1/2C cilantro leaves, cleaned, stemmed & minced
    2 scallions, chopped fine
    3 limes, zested and juiced (about 1/4c juice)
    2T olive (or avocado) oil
    1T balsamic vinegar (I used Mango)
    2 tsp Cuban Island spice blend (from Savory's)
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
    2 tsp salt
    1/2 c toasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds, optional)

Tips

Can be served room temperature immediately or chilled. Great to pack for picnic!


Directions

In small bowl, combine chopped scallions, 2T olive oil, lime juice (and zest!), balsamic vinegar (I use mango), cuban spice blend, salt, and cayenne. Whisk to fully combine dressing.

In separate bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Drizzle mixture with vinaigrette and toss well to fully distribute, top with toasted pepitas.

Serving Size: Eight servings

Number of Servings: 8

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