Skip the Rice and Try Quinoa – Mexican Quinoa Salad

If you’ve been reading my blog, then you know that I adore quinoa.

Quinoa tends to grow all by itself. I usually have enough leftover from one dish, to make another meal. In this case and easy salad.

(Not the best picture, but time was at a premium.)

This quino salad is high in protein and fiber, and has a really great kick. You could easily serve this as a simple supper with baked tortilla chips on the side.

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Serves 6

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can corn
1 can chopped jalapeno peppers
½ small onion, diced
½ large green pepper , diced
2 large roma tomato, diced
1 tsp cumin
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
1 recipe Lime and Jalapeno Dressing

Combine ingredients and chill.

NUTRITION FACTS

Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 387
Total Fat: 4.33g
Cholesterol: –
Sodium: 539mg
Total Carbs: 70.74g
Dietary Fiber: 11.30g
Sugars: 2.39g
Protein: 16.98g

Old Weight Watchers Points  7

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Last updated by Kristi Rimkus at October 25, 2012.

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