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                          Southwestern Quinoa Salad Cup
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                          RTE Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend Product Card
                          Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179777762

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                          Simplot Good Grains™Red Quinoa

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179038009

                          Southwestern Quinoa Salad Cup

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                          Southwestern Quinoa Salad Cup
                          Yield: 20 Servings (8-1/2)

                          Yield: 20 Servings (8-1/2)

                          This salad has the vibrant flavors of the Southwest. With a pop of color, its flavors and textures it will make your taste buds jump for joy.

                          Ingredient

                          Weight

                          Measure

                          Simplot RoastWorks®: RTE Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend

                          40 oz.

                          1 bag

                          Simplot Good Grains™: Red Quinoa

                          40 oz.

                          1 bag

                          Pepper Jack cheese, 1/2-inch cubes

                          30 oz.

                          Romaine lettuce salad mix

                          20 oz.

                          Chimichurri vinaigrette, prepared

                          40 fl. oz.

                          Disposable clear cups with lids, 18-20 oz.

                          20 each

                          Disposable 2 oz. lidded portion cups

                          20 each

                          Preparation Instructions:

                          Step 1

                          Prepare Fiesta blend and red quinoa according to package instructions. Keep separate and chill.

                          Step 2

                          For each portion; in a clear cup layer 2 oz. Fiesta blend, 2 oz. quinoa, 1-1/2 oz. cubed cheese, and 1 oz. romaine mix. Cover with lid. Serve with 2 fl. oz. dressing in a lidded portion cup.

                          Products used in this recipe
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                          RTE Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend Product Card
                          Simplot RoastWorks®RTE Flame-Roasted Corn and Black Bean Fiesta Blend

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179777762

                          Red Quinoa Product Card
                          Simplot Good Grains™Red Quinoa

                          Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

                          SKU: 10071179038009

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