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Mexican Quinoa Salad
It's easy to make a delicious, healthy, and gluten free Mexican Quinoa Salad for a side dish or entree using this simple recipe. This salad is filled with black beans, tomatoes and bell peppers, and it's made in just 29 minutes!
Prep Time
29 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 611 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper minced
- ¼ cup Jalapeño minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 15.5 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- In a small pot on the stovetop, bring the quinoa to a boil with 2 cups of water.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove from the heat and set aside.
- In the meantime, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet on the stove over medium heat, add the onion, bell pepper and jalapeño.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Whisk the ½ cup olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
- Add the cooked onion, peppers and garlic, then add the tomatoes, black beans and cooked quinoa.
- Toss everything together, place in a serving bowl and top with the diced avocado.
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Notes
- Spice up the salad! To add spice to the salad, mix in 1 teaspoon chili powder, chipotle powder or crushed red pepper flakes to the dressing with the cumin, salt and pepper. You can also drizzle hot sauce on top of the salad or add fresh sliced jalapenos or serrano peppers on top.
- Refrigeration: this salad can be served warm or cold and will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
611kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
580mg
(24%)
Potassium
979mg
(28%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
620mg
(12%)
Vitamin C
38.8mg
(43%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 611
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 611kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 979mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 620mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 38.8mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.