ZESTY MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Zesty Mexican Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sharikasree7

Categories Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 2, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

8 ounces quinoa
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (5 ounce) can chicken
1/2 cup cooked corn
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 clove fresh minced garlic
1/2-3/4 cup mild salsa
1/2 teaspoon salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup sliced avocado (to garnish)

Steps:

Fluff quinoa with fork. Combine beans, chicken, corn, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro and garlic.
Add to quinoa. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Add desired amount of salsa, salt and pepper.
Garnish with avocado slices. Chill and dig in!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1007.9, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 450.9, Carbohydrate 147.9, Fiber 32.7, Sugar 5.6, Protein 52.4