
5.0 from 21 votes
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
- 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.
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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.