Southwest Quinoa Salad
A vibrant salad that combines fluffy quinoa with black beans, corn, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for barbecues or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and prepare the quinoa by rinsing it under cold water and then combining it with 2 cups of water in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Combine the cooked quinoa with black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep avocado separate until serving to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/southwest-quinoa-salad/