SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD WITH SPICY LIME VINAIGRETTE
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!For salad:
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
⅓ cup olive oil
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
⅓ 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
3504
Sodium
5228mg
217% DV
Fat
195g
300% DV
Protein
60g
121% DV
Carbs
183g
62% DV
Fiber
45g
180% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat57g288%
Polysaturated Fat38g243%
Monosaturated Fat98g617%
Cholesterol116mg39%
Sodium5228mg217%
Potassium3259mg93%
Protein60g121%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber45g180%
Sugar29g59%
Vitamin A5084IU101%
Vitamin B610mg540%
Vitamin C185mg308%
Calcium803mg80%
Iron19mg110%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.