Quinoa Corn Salad With Cilantro, Chives, and Lemon-Lime Dressing Recipe

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Quinoa Corn Salad With Cilantro, Chives, and Lemon-Lime Dressing
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  1. Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thouroughly with cold, running water. Bring water to boil in a small pot, add the quinoa and salt, and bring to a boil again. Cover and reduce heat to low for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and keep the pot covered for an additional 5 minutes. Strain off any excess liquid and spread the quinoa out to cool on a tray while preparing the remaining ingredients.
  2. Steam or lightly saute corn until just tender and cool to room temparature. Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss. Season with additional salt, pepper, or hot sauce to taste. Serve with fresh lime wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 383.12 Kcal (1604 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.53g 22%
Cholesterol 35.49mg 12%
Sodium 1205.95mg 50%
Potassium 389.55mg 8%
Total Carbs 51.44g 17%
Sugars 10.49g 42%
Dietary Fiber 3.82g 15%
Protein 12.31g 25%
Vitamin C 27.8mg 46%
Iron 3.5mg 19%
Calcium 87mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 160.42 Kcal (672 kJ)
Calories from fat 54.77 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.09g 22%
Cholesterol 14.86mg 12%
Sodium 504.96mg 50%
Potassium 163.12mg 8%
Total Carbs 21.54g 17%
Sugars 4.39g 42%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 15%
Protein 5.16g 25%
Vitamin C 11.6mg 46%
Iron 1.5mg 19%
Calcium 36.4mg 9%

* 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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