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Southwest Quinoa Salad

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Loaded with flavor, this Southwest Quinoa Salad is a fabulous side dish or meal as itself. Add grilled or baked chicken for added protein.

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I originally posted this recipe 3 years ago but it is such a yummy favorite that I thought a reminder re-post would be a great idea.  You will not want to miss making it sometime this Summer!   (I am making it this weekend!)

I owe this Southwest Quinoa Salad recipe to my friend Katie.  She made it when I was at her house for a cook-out a long, long time ago and I fell in love instantly.  (No doubt my love of cilantro had a lot to do with that!)

If you are looking for a easy, delicious side dish for a cookout or family gathering, this quinoa salad will be perfect! Be ready to give out the recipe.   I even add chicken to it sometimes as well.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa, measured dry and then cooked per package directions

1 15oz can black beans, rinsed & drained or 2 cups of dried cooked black beans

1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped

3-5 green onions sliced (also good with red onion)

1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup frozen corn, thawed

2 avocados, diced

2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Juice of two limes or 4 TBSP of bottled Lime juice

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

Mix all ingredients together.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (but it is even better after several hours to overnight).

ENJOY!!

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Southwest Quinoa Salad

This simple Spinach Mushroom Quinoa is a delicious clean eating side dish or even great as a meal in itself when you add chicken as well!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 275 kcal
Author Sherri

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa measured dry and then cooked
  • 1 15 oz can black beans rinsed & drained or 2 cups of dried cooked black beans
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped
  • 3-5 green onions sliced also good with red onion
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 2 avocados diced
  • 2-3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • Juice of two limes or 4 TBSP of Bottled Lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours but it is even better after several hours to overnight.
Nutrition Facts
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 231mg 10%
Potassium 749mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 8.3%
Vitamin C 27.1%
Calcium 4.8%
Iron 17.2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 


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Southern Potato Salad

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  2. I could make this my main meal for lunch. Perfect when I’m stuck at my desk. I found you over at theTwo Cup Tuesdays link party.  I host Tickle My Tastebuds Tuesday and would love it if you linked up this recipe. 

    Here is the link http://bit.ly/1jlh94r.  Have a wonderful day!!

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  8. I love this recipe… simple and full of flavor. Thanks for bringing it to foodie friday. Pinned.

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