Southwest Quinoa Salad

Name: Southwest Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of cooked quinoa; 15 ounces of black beans, drained; 15 ounces of garbanzo beans, drained; ½ cup of finely diced red onion; ½ cup of finely diced red bell pepper; 1 cup of halved cherry or grape tomatoes; ¼ cup of minced cilantro; Salt, to taste (about 1 to 2 teaspoons); Juice of a lime (optional)

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
322 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
American

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Christopher Rios

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If you are a bit turned off by green salads then this is your recipe! It is super packed with protein, and it will be your perfect work lunch, quick meal on the go, and potluck favorite!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups of cooked quinoa
15 ounces of black beans, drained
15 ounces of garbanzo beans, drained
½ cup of finely diced red onion
½ cup of finely diced red bell pepper
1 cup of halved cherry or grape tomatoes
¼ cup of minced cilantro
Salt, to taste (about 1 to 2 teaspoons)
Juice of a lime (optional)

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Instructions

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Chill to let the flavors meld.

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Notes

To enhance the quinoa flavor: Lightly toast it in the pan/skillet until fragrant before cooking it.
Using leftover cooked quinoa: You can refer to this post for how to cook quinoa on the stovetop or in an Instant Pot. It should be fully cooled before making this Southwest quinoa salad.
Adjust the vegetables added: Based on what you have in your kitchen/pantry. This veggie quinoa is highly versatile.
Leave the black bean quinoa salad to marinate: This will give the flavors a chance to meld for a better overall result.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 322kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 716mg (30%) Potassium 795mg (23%) Fiber 16g (64%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 858IU (17%) Vitamin C 37mg (41%) Calcium 101mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 322 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	322kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	56g	19%
Protein	16g	32%
Fat	4g	6%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	2g	12%
Monounsaturated Fat	1g	5%
Sodium	716mg	30%
Potassium	795mg	17%
Fiber	16g	64%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	858IU	17%
Vitamin C	37mg	41%
Calcium	101mg	10%
Iron	5mg	28%