Easy Mexican-Style Quinoa Salad

Jul 29, 2018

This gluten-free salad is not only delicious, its packed with fiber and nutritional goodness.

Prep time: 20 mins  Total time: 1 hour   Makes: 3 servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup whole kernal corn
• 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 avocado, peeled and small diced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Cool.
   2. Add black beans, salsa, corn, red pepper, and chili powder to cooked and cooled quinoa. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine. Add diced avocado and gently toss. Cover, and refrigerate 30 minutes to chill before serving

Fresh Berry Tarts

Jul 29, 2018

Tarts shells filled with a cream cheese filling and topped with a mixture of fresh berries, kiwi, and sliced almonds combine to make these an easy to make and go-to summer treat.

Total Time: 3 1/2 hours   Makes: 12 tarts

Ingredients

• 12 (3-inch) frozen unbaked tart shells
• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 14-ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups sliced strawberries
• 1 1/4 cups blueberries
• 1 1/3 cups raspberries
• 3 kiwis, sliced
• Sliced almonds
• Powdered sugar

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