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Quick and Healthy Quinoa Salad
The star of this light, fresh salad is GOYA® Quinoa, 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.
In this quinoa salad recipe, the mild, nutty flavor of quinoa is brightened with lemon juice, GOYA® Pickled Jalapeños, fresh tomato, and cilantro. Delicious and nourishing, this salad is also gluten free.
Ingredients
1 packet
GOYA® Cubitos Chicken Bouillon
1 cup
GOYA® Quinoa, rinsed and drained
¼ cup
GOYA® Lemon Juice
½ cup
finely sliced scallions
1
medium tomato, seeded and finely chopped (about ½ cup)
2
GOYA® Jalapeño Peppers seeded and finely chopped (about 1 tbsp.)
1
finely chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In medium bowl, mix together cooled quinoa, lemon juice, olive oil, scallions, tomatoes, Sazonador Total, jalapeños and cilantro until combined.
Step 3
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
More ways with Quinoa Salad
For a healthy, satisfying main course, adorn this quinoa salad with grilled shrimp or chicken.
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