Southwestern Quinoa Salad

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)
  1. Cook quinoa according to directions on box.

  2. 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.

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