Healthy and Delicious: Confetti Quinoa Salad

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Popular
Health score
64%
Healthy and Delicious: Confetti Quinoa Salad

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Welcome to a vibrant and nutritious culinary adventure with our Healthy and Delicious Confetti Quinoa Salad! This delightful dish is not just a feast for the eyes, but also a powerhouse of health benefits. Packed with colorful vegetables and wholesome ingredients, it’s perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a meal that is both satisfying and nourishing.

With a health score of 64, this salad is a fantastic choice for vegetarians, vegans, and anyone following a gluten-free or dairy-free diet. Each serving is a mere 363 calories, making it an excellent option for lunch, a side dish, or even a main course. The combination of quinoa, fresh corn, and red beans provides a hearty base, while the addition of jalapeño pepper adds a delightful kick that can be adjusted to your taste.

Ready in just 50 minutes, this Confetti Quinoa Salad is not only popular among health enthusiasts but also incredibly easy to prepare. Toss in some lime juice and olive oil for a zesty finish, and you have a dish that is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether served warm or chilled, this salad is bound to become a favorite in your kitchen. So grab your mixing bowl and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  carrots 
  • cups ears corn fresh
  •  jalapeno 
  •  juice of lime 
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • tablespoons parsley 
  • cup quinoa 
  • 1.5 cups kidney beans red
  •  bell pepper red
  • servings sea salt fresh to taste
  •  shallots 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa to remove bitter coating. Then cook quinoa in water for 15 minutes or until fluffy. Set aside.
  2. Dice red onion, red bell pepper, carrot. Seed and mince jalapeño pepper. Keep the seeds for a spicier salad. Chop parsley.
  3. Combine all the chopped vegetables in a large mixing bowl along with corn.
  4. Add oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the vegetables and stir well to combine.
  5. Toss quinoa with veggies, serve warm or chilled, and swoon.

Nutrition Facts

Calories363kcal
Protein15.84%
Fat17.92%
Carbs66.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.03
Glycemic Load
4.64
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.271304006162%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.33mg
Hesperetin
1.35mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
6.47mg
Luteolin
0.28mg
Kaempferol
0.16mg
Myricetin
0.67mg
Quercetin
4.89mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:362.82kcal
18.14%
Fat:7.58g
11.66%
Saturated Fat:1.1g
6.87%
Carbohydrates:62.99g
21%
Net Carbohydrates:51.95g
18.89%
Sugar:8.13g
9.03%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:229.4mg
9.97%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:15.06g
30.12%
Vitamin A:3919.11IU
78.38%
Vitamin C:58.35mg
70.72%
Manganese:1.4mg
70.09%
Vitamin K:61.41µg
58.48%
Folate:222.77µg
55.69%
Fiber:11.05g
44.18%
Magnesium:152.86mg
38.21%
Phosphorus:378.33mg
37.83%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.53%
Iron:4.82mg
26.8%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.39%
Potassium:898.76mg
25.68%
Copper:0.5mg
25.13%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.22%
Vitamin E:2.37mg
15.79%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.16%
Vitamin B3:2.88mg
14.42%
Vitamin B5:1.21mg
12.08%
Selenium:5.07µg
7.25%
Calcium:62.11mg
6.21%