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Zucchini and Corn Taco Seasoned Quinoa Salad
I was looking for something lighter and healthier and since both corn and zucchini are in season, plentiful, and on hand I wanted to use both of them. Quinoa salads never fail when light and
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 kevin📖 closetcooking
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Simmer the quinoa in the water along with the taco seasoning until the water is absorbed, about ⏱️ 20 minutes.
quinoa1 cupwater2 cups
2
Mix the quinoa, corn, zucchini, black beans, jalapeno pepper, green onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
quinoa1 cupzucchini (grated)1 cupblack beans1 cupjalapeno (sliced)1
3
Mix the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
oil1 tablespoonlime (juice)1
4
Toss the salad in the dressing and serve garnished with cotija cheese.
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