Quinoa Taco Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 chopped onion
• Mom's Taco Seasoning
• Italian Dressing (I like Newman's Own)
• Romaine Lettuce  - chopped

Optional Ingredients: 

• Black Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Black Olives
• Yellow, Orange or Red Peppers
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Can of Green Chilies
• Corn

Prepare quinoa as directed and add onion and at least a Tablespoon of Mom's Taco Seasoning.  Spread the quinoa on a plate and put it in the freezer until it is cool to add to the salad.  

Mix the lettuce and other ingredients in a big bowl, add the quinoa and top with the Italian Dressing.  Top with salsa or hot pepper sauce.  Enjoy!  

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