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Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

A refreshing and healthy salad with a southwestern twist.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Southwestern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 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 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse quinoa under cold water.
  2. 2. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. 3. Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  4. 4. In a large mixing bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
  5. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  6. 6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free
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