SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Southwestern Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Melissa

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
2 cups water
1/3 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup seedless cucumber, diced
1 chipotle chile in adobo
2 tablespoons light sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  • Mix cooled quinoa with vegetables and beans.
  • Blend dressing ingredients in blender until smooth.
  • Mix dressing with quinoa.
  • Chill and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.4, Fat 4, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 305.7, Carbohydrate 44.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 2, Protein 9.2

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