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Chopped Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Bright and crunchy bell peppers, grilled corn, and avocado bring this light and hearty chopped fiesta quinoa salad with cilantro lime dressing to life!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 423 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 ears yellow corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 bell peppers diced (I used a combination of red, yellow, and orange)
  • 2 avocados thinly sliced or diced
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
Dressing
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Combine all dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth.
  3. 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

  • This salad keeps pretty well, cover tightly and store in the fridge up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 423kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 30g (46%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 913mg (26%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 2946IU (59%) Vitamin C 124mg (138%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 423

% 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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