Turkey Quinoa Salad With Beans and Corn

Name: Turkey Quinoa Salad With Beans and Corn
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 salads, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (5 ounce) can canned turkey, drained; 1 small red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped 2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled*; 1/3-1/2 cup ranch dressing; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (optional)

Submitted by Chef #1365024

"Nutrition abounds in this side-dish salad made from fiber-rich beans, protein-rich turkey, lutein-packed corn, bell peppers rich in vitamin C and also quinoa, an easy-to-prepare whole grain."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 8 salads
Serves:: 8

ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (5 ounce) can canned turkey, drained
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup green onion, chopped 2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled*
¹⁄₃ - ¹⁄₂ cup ranch dressing
¹⁄₄ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies (optional)

directions

Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes.
Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes.
Preparation:
In a medium bowl, combine beans, corn, turkey, bell pepper and green onion. Add quinoa, dressing, cilantro, and if desired, green chilies. Toss gently to combine.
Servings: 8.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 210; Total fat 6g; Saturated fat 1g; Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 410mg; Carbohydrate 30g; Fiber 6g; Protein 11g; Vitamin A 10%DV**; Vitamin C 50%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 20%DV; Folate 11%DV; Potassium 11%DV *Can be substituted with cooked brown rice or whole-wheat couscous
**Daily Value.