Southwest Quinoa Salad

Name: Southwest Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 cup quinoa (well rinsed and drained); 1 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth (or water); 1 cup canned corn (drained); 15 ounce can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 4 green onions (sliced); 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper (to taste); guacamole or avocado (if desired)

This healthy Southwest Quinoa Salad has black beans, corn and a zesty lime vinaigrette. This cold quinoa salad is an easy and delicious side dish! It's also perfect for meal prep lunches.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
minced
1 cup quinoa
well rinsed and drained
1 3/4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
or water
1 cup canned corn
drained
15 ounce can black beans
rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper
chopped
4 green onions
sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper
to taste
guacamole or avocado
if desired

Directions

1
Heat the 2 teaspoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant, stirring, about 1 minute. Add the quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 12-16 minutes. Remove from the heat.
2
While the quinoa cooks, prepare the lime vinaigrette. In a small bowl or jar, combine the dressing ingredients. Whisk (or shake in a jar with a lid) until well combined.
3
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl and stir in the corn, black beans, bell pepper, green onions and cilantro. Add the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
4
Serve salad warm or cold, with guacamole or sliced avocado if desired.

Southwest Quinoa Salad

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