Southwestern Quinoa Salad

September 23, 2014

Chock full of color and texture, this Southwestern Quinoa Salad is both nutritious and delicious

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water (or vegetable broth)
1 (15 ounces) can black beans, rinsed and drained well
1 (8.75 ounces) can kernel corn, drained
1 small red bell pepper, seeded, cored and diced
1/2 red onion, peeled and chopped
juice of 3 limes
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt

Using a fine mesh sieve, rinse quinoa under cold running water until water runs clear. Drain well. In a pot over medium heat, combine quinoa, water and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat,...
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Nutritions

Calories
2408

Sodium
2979mg
124% DV

Fat
68g
104% DV

Protein
114g
228% DV

Carbs
385g
131% DV

Fiber
83g
333% DV