Mexican Quinoa Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Chili Lime Dressing
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This healthy Mexican Quinoa Salad is a quick, easy, and gloriously make-ahead dish! Tossed in a speedy homemade chili lime dressing, this fiesta quinoa bowl is full of flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quinoa
- 2 + 1/4 cups water
- 1-2 bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cups black beans
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2-1 cup finely chopped onion (red or white)
- ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro or scallions
CHILI LIME DRESSING
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 2 TBSP white wine vinegar
- 1 TBSP lime juice plus extra to taste
- 1 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt or season to taste
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve.
- Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa!
- Next add water, set burner at high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop and prep your veggies and cilantro. Drain and rinse beans if using canned. Whisk together your dressing ingredients.
- Snag your now-fluffy quinoa from the pot and give it a little fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and dressing and mix well. Refrigerate to cool quinoa and allow flavors to mingle and amplify, approx. 1-2 hours or more. Enjoy chilled and feel free to add any additional seasoning, veggies, or lime juice to taste!
Notes
- Adjust dressing acidity to taste by adding more lime juice to the mix or mellow it down a bit by swapping some of the vinegar for additional lime juice. You can kind of mix and match and play around here to find your perfect combo.
- Feel free to add as many veggies to this salad as you'd like! In addition to the veggies above, you can also add sliced black olives, avocado, jalapeños, and more!
- Leftover Black Bean Salsa or Chipotle Corn Salsa makes an awesome add-on to this salad.
- Black Bean Salsa
- Chipotle Corn Salsa
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
83mg
(3%)
Potassium
499mg
(14%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
905IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
25.8mg
(29%)
Calcium
32mg
(3%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 905IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 25.8mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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