Quinoa Corn Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups quinoa , thoroughly rinsed
2 cups fresh corn (frozen is okay)
1 cup fresh basil , tightly packed, finely chopped
1/2 cup diced roasted red pepper
1/2 cup finely diced red onion
2 tbsp olive oil
3 -5 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Directions:

Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and simmer for about 11 minutes.
Add corn and cook another 1 to 3 minutes.
Transfer quinoa and corn to a bowl. Stir to fluff and set aside to cool.
Stir in basil, red peppers, onions, and olive oil. Add salt if needed. Stir in lemon juice to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	254.82 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat	69.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.77g	12%
Sodium	402.15mg	17%
Potassium	437.24mg	9%
Total Carbs	39.77g	13%
Sugars	2.97g	12%
Dietary Fiber	5.06g	20%
Protein	7.74g	15%
Vitamin C	28.5mg	48%
Iron	7.7mg	43%
Calcium	44.6mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	96.08 Kcal (402 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.93g	12%
Sodium	151.63mg	17%
Potassium	164.86mg	9%
Total Carbs	15g	13%
Sugars	1.12g	12%
Dietary Fiber	1.91g	20%
Protein	2.92g	15%
Vitamin C	10.8mg	48%
Iron	2.9mg	43%
Calcium	16.8mg	4%

* 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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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.9

Points
7

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
cholesterol free

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