Chopped Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
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Chopped Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
Description
The salad combines chopped romaine lettuce, freshly grilled corn seasoned with salt and pepper, black beans, diced colorful bell peppers, sliced avocado, and fluffy cooked quinoa. These ingredients create a variety of textures from crunchy lettuce and corn to creamy avocado and tender quinoa grains.
The cilantro lime dressing, made from blended cilantro leaves, lime juice, salt, minced garlic, and olive oil, adds vibrant herbal and citrus notes that unify the diverse salad components. The salad is tossed to combine evenly, serving as a refreshing, nutrient-rich dish with fresh textures and balanced flavors.
This salad can be enjoyed on its own or as a side dish. The bright dressing and fresh vegetables make it a suitable addition to many meals and warm-weather dining. Leftovers can be stored tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to three days without losing freshness.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 2 ears corn yellow
- 1 cup black beans
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3 bell pepper diced (I used a combination of red, yellow, and orange
- 2 avocado thinly sliced or diced
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
Dressing
- ½ cup cilantro leaves packed
- lime juice juice of 3 limes
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Season corn with salt and pepper to taste. Cook the corn by grilling for about 8-10 minutes over medium heat, rotating throughout) Cut corn off the cob and set aside.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
- Combine lettuce, corn, black beans, bell peppers, avocados, and quinoa in a large bowl and toss to combine. Serve with dressing and garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Store the prepared salad tightly covered in the refrigerator to keep fresh up to three days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 305mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 913mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2946IU | 59% |
| Vitamin C | 124mg | 138% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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