MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

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A delicious, fresh Mexican dish with a little kick!

Provided by The Lazy Gourmet

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
6 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, chopped
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 446.6 mg, Sugar 12 g

Enzo Foots
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I love that this salad is gluten-free and vegan. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


Shantel Campbell
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Shaleeza Singh
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it lasted me all week for lunch.


Faisal Mia
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or grilled vegetables.


Q Williams
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I love that this salad is gluten-free and vegan. It's a great option for people with dietary restrictions.


JennaRylie Polster
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Kafy Hasan
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I didn't find it to be overpowering in this salad.


Mad Romio
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This salad is perfect for a summer party. It's light, refreshing, and full of flavor.


Hamid Siddique
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I love the addition of avocado to this salad. It makes it so creamy and delicious.


Sehr Vlogs
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on Sunday and it lasted me all week for lunch.


ijeoma kanu
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The Mexican flavors are a nice change from the usual?.


ave _co
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also love that it's so versatile - you can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ahmed Adel
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I made this salad for dinner last night and it was a hit with the whole family. Even my picky kids loved it!


Hafsa Moha5800
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love that it's a healthy option that's still packed with flavor.


Renuka Fernando
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I love this salad! It's so healthy and flavorful. I've been making it for lunch all week.


Mohammad Riaz
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This salad was easy to make and very tasty. I used a store-bought dressing to save time, but I think it would be even better with a homemade dressing.


Ana samir Guillen
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I'm not usually a fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The quinoa is cooked perfectly and the dressing is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emmett Grzegorczyk
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of quinoa, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. The dressing is also perfect - not too heavy, but still flavorful.


Suraimu
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The quinoa was cooked perfectly and the dressing was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Valerie Ify
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This Mexican Quinoa Salad is a keeper! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make. I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


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