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Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

A zesty and nutritious salad perfect for any meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwest
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Dressing

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  7. 7. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Healthy, Quinoa, Vegetarian
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