This salad packs not only a protein punch but also good amounts of fibre and iron.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2010
Ingredients
Dressing:
Method
In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook quinoa until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse.Dressing: In large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, coriander, oregano, salt and pepper.
Add quinoa, black beans, navy beans, cucumber, onion, jalapeño pepper and coriander; toss to combine.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Sodium 984 mg
- Protein 17 g
- Calories 415.0
- Total fat 16 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 55 g
%RDI
- Iron 38.0
- Folate 59.0
- Calcium 9.0
- Vitamin A 3.0
- Vitamin C 13.0