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Southwest Quinoa Salad, prepared and in a serving dish
Servings
Servings:
16
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1/2 cup

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Title

Southwest Quinoa Salad

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Description

The fresh taste of the southwest.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can corn, drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.

Dietary and Nutrition

Widgets

Whole grains are made from the entire kernel and include the germ, bran and endosperm. Refined grains are milled so the germ and bran are removed. Refined grain products include white bread, white flour and white rice. These products usually have a finer texture and longer shelf life.

Learn more

Make at least Half Your Grains Whole Grains (FN726, Reviewed Dec. 2021)

The food icon at www.ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends that at least half of the grain foods in your diet be whole grains

Now You're Cookin': More Whole Grains! (FN695, Reviewed August 2021)

Children who eat more often with their families eat a healthier diet, including more grains, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods.

This recipe was analyzed for nutrition using Food Processor SQL Nutrition and Fitness Software and tested in the kitchen.

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