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Zesty Quinoa Salad recipe is a Lunch meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Lunch, you will like Zesty Quinoa Salad!

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe
Zesty Quinoa Salad

This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!"

What Course Is Zesty Quinoa Salad?

Zesty Quinoa Salad is for Lunch.


How Long Does Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe Take To Prepare?

Zesty Quinoa Salad takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe Take To Cook?

Zesty Quinoa Salad takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe Make?

Zesty Quinoa Salad makes 8 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe?

The ingredients for Zesty Quinoa Salad are:

1 cupquinoa
2 cupswater
1/4 cupextra-virgin olive oil
2limes, juiced
2 teaspoonsground cumin
1 teaspoonsalt
1/2 teaspoonred pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) canblack beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup red onions, finely chopped
1/4 cupchopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste


How Do I Make Zesty Quinoa Salad?

Here is how you make Zesty Quinoa Salad:

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.Serving Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AUNT-MAEBEL.


What's The Nutritional Info For Zesty Quinoa Salad?

The nutritional information for Zesty Quinoa Salad is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 322.0
  • Total Fat: 22.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 223.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g

What Dietary Needs Does Zesty Quinoa Salad Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Zesty Quinoa Salad is Vegetarian


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