Try quinoa for a change of pace from rice. Paired with frozen corn and a lime vinaigrette, it's a tasty side dish that serves 12.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Rinse quinoa in cold water; drain in fine-mesh strainer. In 1-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and 1 cup water to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Cool slightly. Meanwhile, cook corn as directed on package; cool.
- Cut cucumber in half lengthwise; remove seeds and cut into 1 1/2x1/4-inch strips. In large salad bowl, stir cucumber, celery, bell pepper, onion, cooked quinoa and corn.
- In small bowl, beat vinegar, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper with whisk until blended. Beat in oil. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1/2 Cup), Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
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