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Vibrant Tex Mex Quinoa Salad

Zesty Vibrant Tex Mex Quinoa Salad for Flavor Lovers

Enjoy a healthy and colorful Vibrant Tex Mex Quinoa Salad full of flavors and textures.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Healthy Light Meals
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 230

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
For the Salad
  • 1 cup black beans canned and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium avocado diced
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, bring vegetable broth to a rolling boil. Add rinsed quinoa, stir, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, then fold in black beans, corn, diced red and yellow bell peppers, diced avocado, finely chopped red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, and chopped cilantro.
  3. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently toss until coated.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more lime juice, salt, or pepper as needed.
  6. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve cold or at room temperature, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 8gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Rinsing quinoa is essential to remove bitterness. Chill for enhanced flavor.

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