Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Quinoa is actually a seed, not a grain, and it is a complete protein source, containing 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: 15.

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Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling 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
• 1 juice of Lime
• 0.5 cup Cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 cup Water

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, and chopped cilantro.
3. In a blender, blend avocado, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, water, salt, cumin, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the creamy avocado dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
5. Let the salad rest for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 5g

Protein 10g20%

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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.