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!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to directions on box.
- Toss quinoa with remaining ingredients in a large bowl and serve.
Notes
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.
