Description
Southwest Quinoa Salad is a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that brings the flavors of summer to your table. Bursting with fresh vegetables, nutty quinoa, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is perfect for barbecues, potlucks, or picnics. It’s easy to prepare and sure to impress guests with its colorful presentation and delightful taste. Enjoy it as a hearty main or a refreshing side dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear; cook in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, black beans, chopped veggies, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad mixture; toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg