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Quinoa Salad

Our fresh and healthy Quinoa Salad recipe is addicting and bursting with fresh flavor. It's always the favorite summer side dish, or add some protein to make it a meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 317 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Salad
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth , chicken broth, or water
  • 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 5 green onions , chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
  • 1 avocados , chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 fresh limes , juiced
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • pinch crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa and vegetable broth according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl: olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Assemble: Transfer quinoa to a large bowl. Add black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and avocado. Pour dressing over salad and stir gently to combine. Serve immediatly.

Notes

  • Add Protein: Make it a meal by adding 12oz grilled chicken breast, shrimp, tofu or steak. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 657mg (19%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 553IU (11%) Vitamin C 16mg (18%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Sodium 596mg 25%
Potassium 657mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 553IU 11%
Vitamin C 16mg 18%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.