Quinoa Recipe: Mexican Brown Rice - Quinoa Salad

Recipe Category: Salad | Side Dish

Mexican Brown Rice - Quinoa Salad

Cooking Instructions

Mexican Brown Rice - Quinoa Salad

Cooking Instructions:

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients, except avocado, in a large bowl.

Stir until well blended.

Gently stir in the avocado. 

Source:
USA Rice

Ingredients

Mexican Brown Rice - Quinoa Salad

3 cups cooked brown rice, cooled
1 cup cup cooked quinoa, cooled
1/2 of a 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium poblano chili peppers, seeded and diced 
1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 ripe medium avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped

Nutritional Value

Serving Size 1 3/4 cups
Calories 370
  Calories from fat 12
  Calories from saturated fat 2
% Daily Value *
Sodium 600 mg 25 %
Total Carbohydrate 56 g 19 %
Dietary Fiber 12 g 48 %
Protein 10 g 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Servings: 4