Fiesta Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Fiesta Quinoa Salad
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Directions:

  1. 1. Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse under cold running water; drain.
  2. 2. In a medium saucepan bring 21/2 cups water to boiling. Add quinoa. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. 3. Drain in the fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place in a large bowl.
  4. 4. Add beans, carrots, sweet pepper, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to bowl.
  5. 5.0For dressing, in a small bowl stir together oil, lime peel, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Add to vegetable mixture. Toss to coat.
  6. 6.Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Makes 8 to 10 side-dish servings
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2711.39 Kcal (11352 kJ)
Calories from fat 641.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 71.27g 110%
Cholesterol 1.65mg 1%
Sodium 2469.18mg 103%
Potassium 8133.68mg 173%
Total Carbs 402.95g 134%
Sugars 23.11g 92%
Dietary Fiber 87.84g 351%
Protein 121.66g 243%
Vitamin C 186.2mg 310%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 43%
Iron 31.3mg 174%
Calcium 697mg 70%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 265.57 Kcal (1112 kJ)
Calories from fat 62.82 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.98g 110%
Cholesterol 0.16mg 1%
Sodium 241.84mg 103%
Potassium 796.65mg 173%
Total Carbs 39.47g 134%
Sugars 2.26g 92%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g 351%
Protein 11.92g 243%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 310%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 43%
Iron 3.1mg 174%
Calcium 68.3mg 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 59.4
    Points
  • 66
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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