Quinoa and Corn Salad Recipe

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Quinoa and Corn Salad
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  1. Bring 2 3/4 cups water to boil in a small saucepan and stir in the quinoa and some salt. Return to boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Turn off heat, place corn kernels on top of quinoa, cover pan, and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir corn into quinoa.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, oil, and salt to taste; set aside.
  3. Place quinoa and corn, red pepper, tomato, cucumber, scallions, jalapeno, and cilantro in large bowl. Add dressing and salt to taste; mix until combined.
  4. Serve immediately or hold briefly at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 424.62 Kcal (1778 kJ)
Calories from fat 200.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.3g 34%
Sodium 16.38mg 1%
Potassium 596.28mg 13%
Total Carbs 51.16g 17%
Sugars 2.19g 9%
Dietary Fiber 6.12g 24%
Protein 9.67g 19%
Vitamin C 41.4mg 69%
Iron 2.5mg 14%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 176.96 Kcal (741 kJ)
Calories from fat 83.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.29g 34%
Sodium 6.82mg 1%
Potassium 248.5mg 13%
Total Carbs 21.32g 17%
Sugars 0.91g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.55g 24%
Protein 4.03g 19%
Vitamin C 17.3mg 69%
Iron 1mg 14%
Calcium 17.1mg 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.6
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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