SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE

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1 cup quinoa
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups vegetable stock
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup diced red onion
1 jalapeno pepper ( seeded and minced )
1 cup fresh corn kernels ( if using frozen, thaw completely )
1 ( 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed )
1 large tomato ( seeded and diced )
1 avocado ( peeled and diced )
½ cup crumbled feta cheese ( optional )
For spicy lime vinaigrette:
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/3 cup olive oil
In a fine mesh colander, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Swirl the quinoa with your hand and continue to rinse. Set aside to drain. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and...
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Nutritions

Calories
513

Sodium
650mg
27% DV

Fat
32g
50% DV

Protein
7g
15% DV

Carbs
22g
7% DV

Fiber
5g
23% DV