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
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
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