Monday, June 3, 2013

Clean Eating Cilantro Quinoa Salad

2 cups cooked, cooled or cold quinoa
1 cup cooked, cooled or cold pinto beans
1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
Blend all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl and serve cold.

(Makes approximately 3 cups)

Nutritional Content:  (Data is for 1/2 cup)

Calories: 117
Total Fat: 1 gm
Saturated Fats: 0 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 102 mg (5 mg if you leave the salt out of the recipe)
Carbohydrates: 21 gm
Dietary fiber: 4 gm
Sugars: 0 gm
Protein: 5 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 9

From:  http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating-cilantro-quinoa-salad/

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