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Southwest Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
350
A vibrant and healthy quinoa salad packed with black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Grains
1
cup
quinoa
1 3/4
cup
water
Spices & Seasonings
1/2
teaspoon
garlic powder
1/2
teaspoon
ground cumin
1/2
teaspoon
salt
1/4
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
(optional)
Vegetables & Legumes
2
15 ounce cans
black beans
(drained and rinsed)
10
ounces
cherry or grape tomatoes
(cut in half)
1
cup
frozen corn
(thawed)
1
small
red or orange bell pepper
(small dice)
1/4
red onion
red onion
(small dice)
1
jalapeno
jalapeno
(de-seeded and diced finely)
1/2
bunch
cilantro leaves
(chopped)
Dressing
1/4
cup
olive oil or avocado oil
3
tablespoons
lime juice
(about 2 limes)
1/2
teaspoon
lime zest
(optional)
1
teaspoon
agave or maple syrup
Instructions
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of fresh lime before serving.
Calories:
350
kcal
Cost:
$12
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
Quinoa