Southwest Quinoa Salad Bowls

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    312 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

Southwest Quinoa Salad Bowls

This southwest quinoa salad is a healthy lunch option that comes together really fast, and it's perfect for lunch prep!

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Ingredients

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For the Southwest Quinoa Salad:

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup salsa jarred
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 cup corn thawed or rinsed and drained, frozen or canned
  • 15- ounce black beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • 2 tomato chopped, medium
  • ¼ cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 3 green onions thinly sliced
  • avocado peeled and diced
  • cheddar cheese shredded

For the Creamy Lime Dressing

  • ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil, then stir in the quinoa, lower the heat and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes and turn off the heat.
  2. Cover and let sit for 6 minutes – you'll know the quinoa is ready when you see the little white "tail" of the germ around the outside edge of each seed.
  3. Once quinoa is done, transfer it to a large bowl and add the salsa, chili powder, and cumin. Fold to combine.
  4. Stir in corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions. Fold a few times until thoroughly combined.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk the yogurt, lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Pack the dressing into mini sauce containers or add it to the salad and toss to combine.
  6. Serve topped with avocado, cheese, and additional cilantro. 

Notes

  • Nutrition information is calculated without the dressing.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving Calories 312kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 834mg (35%) Potassium 941mg (20%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1087IU (22%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 312 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 312kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 834mg 35%
Potassium 941mg 20%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1087IU 22%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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