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After my success with Camilla’s lemony lentil and quinoa salad recipe last week, I was excited to try my hand at another quinoa salad recipe.
What can I say, except I’m a creature of habit, who likes to repeat what’s working for me.
This one is a quinoa variation for Stoplight Salad featured in the Simply in Season (affiliate link), a fun cookbook full of recipes that celebrate fresh, local foods in the spirit of the World Community Cookbook, More-With-Less Cookbook (affiliate link).
This video Quinoa 101, shares everything you need to know about buying, storing and how to cook quinoa:
Ingredients
- Cooked quinoa
- Corn
- Green bell pepper
- Red bell pepper
- Green onions
- Fresh cilantro
- Olive oil
- Lime juice
- Garlic, minced
- Fresh oregano
- Ground cumin
- Chili powder
- Cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Southwest Stoplight Quinoa Salad, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredient.
Step 2: In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, corn, diced peppers, green onions, and cilantro until combined.
Step 3: In a small bowl (affiliate link), whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper until well blended.
Step 4: Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently.
Step 5: Taste and add salt and pepper as desired.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Southwest Stoplight Quinoa Salad?
According to my calculations, each generous 1/2-cup serving has about 166 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
3 SmartPoints (Green plan)
3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
2 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Notes
Once again, I’m pleasantly surprised with the results.
This colorful tasty southwest quinoa salad is great on its own as a light lunch or served alongside grilled meat, chicken or fish for an easy healthy dinner.
It’s a great gluten-free Weight Watchers friendly alternative to rice.
Next time I will add a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
If you like this vegetarian quinoa salad, be sure to check out my other WW friendly salad recipes, including Southwestern Quinoa Black Bean Skillet, Greek Quinoa Salad, Crock Pot Vegetable Quinoa Salad, Hoppin’ John Quinoa Salad and Perfect InstantPot Quinoa
If you’ve made this Southwest Inspired Quinoa Salad, please give the recipe a star rating below and leave a comment letting me know how you liked it. And stay in touch on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.
Southwest Stoplight Quinoa Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked quinoa, cooled
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, parsley or basil
For the Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1-1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, corn (if using), diced peppers, green onions, and cilantro until combined.
- In a small bowl (affiliate link) whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper, until well blended.
- Pour dressing over the salad. Toss gently.
- Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 3 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 2 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) This colorful tasty southwest quinoa salad is great on its own as a light lunch or served alongside grilled meat, chicken or fish for an easy healthy dinner. It is also a great gluten-free Weight Watchers friendly alternative to rice. Next time I will add a can of drained and rinsed black beans.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe Inspiration: Simply in Season (affiliate link) by Cathleen Hockman-Wert and Mary Beth Lind
If you like Southwest Stoplight Quinoa Salad, you may also like
- My recipe for fresh corn salad with tomatoes and basil.
- A simple recipe for tomatoes, basil and brown rice that’s easy, healthy, low fat and delicious.
- My post and recipe for Camilla’s Lemony Lentil and Quinoa Salad.
- Asian Flavored Quinoa Salad recipe brimming with good-for-you vegetables in a tasty dressing from Weight Watchers.
- Quinoa Salad with Zucchini and Lemon from A Veggie Venture.
- A luscious looking healthy Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe with gorgeous step-by-step photos at Kalyn’s Kitchen.
Can’t wait to try this recipes! It looks so healthy, full of veggies and low in points!
Your salad looks great, and thanks for the mention!