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Southwest Quinoa Salad
This vegan and gluten-free quinoa salad has a Southwest twist, and it's perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 147 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cups water
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1 can black beans 15 ounces, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup fresh corn raw or charred
- 1 large avocado chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion diced
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup cilantro-lime dressing* (use linked recipe in serving suggestions)
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water, and the pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooled quinoa, black beans, chopped red bell pepper, halved grape tomatoes, corn, chopped avocado, and diced red onion. Season the salad with kosher salt and black pepper to your liking.
- Pour the cilantro-lime vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve the salad at room temperature immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavors meld.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
147kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.001g
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
695IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 147
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 147kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 695IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.