MyPlate Quinoa Salad

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<h2 class="subheader">Quick and Nutritious Quinoa Salad</h2> <p>The star of this light, fresh salad is GOYA® <a title="Quinoa" href="19000" data-id="8015">Quinoa</a>, a small seed from the Andes with big nutritional benefits. Quinoa has a higher percentage of protein than any grain, and is packed with calcium, iron, vitamins, and amino acids.</p> <p>In this quinoa salad recipe, the mild, nutty flavor of quinoa is brightened with lemon juice, GOYA® <a title="Green Pickled Jalapeño Peppers" href="4899" data-id="7860">Pickled Jalapeños</a>, fresh tomato, and cilantro. Delicious and nourishing, this salad is also gluten free.</p>

Total Time

30m

Prep Time:10m

Yields:12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup

GOYA® Organic Quinoa , rinsed and drained

½ cup

<p><span>finely sliced scallions</span></p>

1

<p><span>large tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about ½ cup)</span></p>

1

GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp.)

1 cda

<p><span> finely chopped fresh cilantro</span></p>

Directions

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Step 1

<p>In medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 4 cups water and chicken bouillon to boil. Add quinoa. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 10 minutes; strain and cool completely.</p>

Step 2

<p>In medium bowl, mix together cooled quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, scallions, tomatoes, Sazonador Total, jalapeño and cilantro until combined.</p>
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More ways with Quinoa Salad

For a nutritious, satisfying main course, adorn this quinoa salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.

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More ways with Quinoa Salad

<p>For a nutritious, satisfying main course, adorn this quinoa salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.</p>

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