Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Fire up your next family fiesta with this refreshing salad full of fresh vegetables and the South American grain quinoa. Quinoa, similar in texture to couscous, packs an extra helping of protein!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 4 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 3 green onions, sliced thin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Step 1

   Combine the quinoa and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil and simmer, covering until quinoa is tender, about 12 to 15 minutes. Spread the cooked quinoa on a cookie sheet in an even layer to cool quickly.

2. Step 2

   Whisk together the vinegar and oil. Add the minced garlic, beans, corn, tomatoes, and green onion. Season to taste with the salt and pepper.

3. Step 3

   Stir in the cooled quinoa and serve.

Nurtition Facts

• Calories: 202
• Total Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 1g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 144mg
• Total Carbs: 26g
• Fiber: 6g
• Sugar: 2g
• Protein: 6g