Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is not actually a grain, but a seed. It is a complete protein source and contains all nine essential amino acids.

This is vegan, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Chopping, Mixing Cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern Courses: Lunch, Main Course, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 can Black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 small Red onion
• 1 medium Avocado
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.