20-Minute Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Get ready for a vibrant Southwestern Quinoa Salad, a wholesome celebration of southwestern cuisine. This hearty salad combines fluffy quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, and juicy tomatoes, all tossed with a tangy dressing. Bursting with bold flavors and packed with protein, salad provides everything required to keep you going.
Servings 8
Calories 268kcal
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder (or
- cayenne)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Salad
- 4 ½ cups cooked quinoa
- 1 ½ cups cooked black beans drained (1 can)
- ½ cup fresh or frozen corn (steam the
- corn if using fresh)
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ cup roasted red pepper diced
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeños
- ¼ cup cilantro
Instructions
Make the Dressing:
- Combine lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, chipotle chili powder, salt and pepper in a blender. Process until smooth.
Make the Salad:
- In a large bowl toss together quinoa, black beans, corn, red onion, red pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro. Toss with the desired amount of dressing and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Nutrition
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 277mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 170IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2.8mg