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Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

SUBMITTED BY: SnuzzleMonkey

"This versatile salad can be served warm in a tortilla, or as a filling for tacos and burritos."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 9 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  2 Hrs 40 Min
Original recipe yield 5 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 2 avocados, cubed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, pepper, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. When the quinoa is done, stir it into the tomato mixture, then cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours
  2. When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados, and cheese.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2008 by incurable
Mmmmm good! Didn't have the avocados or cheese, but loved it anyway. Would like a hundred... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by mommajana
I made this according to directions..with one substitution..I could not find the cotija cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by foodbaby
This salad is so tasty and refreshing! I don't usually like cold salads but this was terrific.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Melanie
Outstanding! I forgot to buy cotija cheese, so I compensated by simply salting the salad to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by SLJ6
Delicious! More than 5 stars in my book. I also added 1 seeded and diced jalepeno for a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2008 by Catherine L.
Perfect for lunch. MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 221

  • Total Fat: 11.4g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 515mg
  • Total Carbs: 26g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 5.3g
  • Protein: 6.1g

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