A summer favorite that’s the perfect side-dish for any barbecue or picnic…simple, colorful and gluten-free!
Southwestern Quinoa Salad
A summer favorite that’s the perfect side-dish for any barbecue or picnic…simple, colorful and gluten-free!
- 1 cup Quinoa (Foodie Fun Fact*)
- 1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¾ tsp sea salt
- 1 can Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
- 2 Tomatoes (finely chopped)
- 1 zucchini (finely chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears corn)
- 1 avocado (chopped)
Optional
- jalapeno (finely chopped)
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Cook quinoa according to directions on box.
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Toss quinoa with remaining ingredients in a large bowl and serve.
Foodie Fun Fact: Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is NOT a grain. This seed is related to the spinach family. It cooks and tastes like a grain, which makes it an excellent grain replacement. Quinoa is an amazing “superfood” and complete protein, containing all 9 essential amino acids that are required by the body; gluten-free and safe for those on a celiac diet and for autistic children who follow the Body Ecology program for autism.
