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Southwest Quinoa Salad

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  • Author: Jessica Hoffman
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer, Side
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Southwest Quinoa Salad is loaded with veggies, mangos and a delicious Southwest chilli lime dressing!


Ingredients

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Salad

  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1/2 cup black beans
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 mango, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 ear of corn, kernels cut off (or 1/2 cup canned corn)
  • 1/4 medium red onion, chopped
  • 1 avocado, cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 small handful chopped cilantro
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Chilli lime dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions, let cool completely.
  2. Add the quinoa and the rest of the salad ingredients to a large bowl.
  3. To make the dressing, mix the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar.
  4. Pour into the salad and toss everything together. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • Remove jalapeño seeds for less heat, or leave them in for extra spice.
  • Add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
  • Store dressing separately and toss right before eating.
  • Add your favourite veggies or protein like tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
  • Store in the fridge up to 4 days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6th recipe
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 14g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6.6g
  • Protein: 8g