Southwest Quinoa Salad
A vibrant salad blending wholesome quinoa with bold Southwest flavors, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain. In a pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is fluffy.
- Combine in a large bowl the black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro.
- Whisk together in a small bowl lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture, pour the dressing over, and toss to combine. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze quinoa separately. Adjust dressing for your desired taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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