MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
Blogger Angie McGowan of Eclectic Recipes shares a quick and easy Mexican-inspired quinoa salad recipe.
Provided by Angie McGowan
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 1-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover tightly; simmer 7 to 10 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. (Quinoa is done when grains are translucent with opaque edges.)
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, gently mix corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice and cumin.
- Stir cooked quinoa into salad. To serve, line each serving plate with 1 cup salad greens. Top with quinoa salad.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
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alanoud sayeed
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of quinoa, black beans, corn, and tomatoes. The dressing is also really good. I will definitely be making this again.
Shannon Burke
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Journie Jones
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really mushy. I think I might have overcooked the quinoa.
Maria Pataub
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some chopped avocado and it was delicious.
akanto Kumer22
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great! It was the perfect side dish for my grilled chicken.
Spider Man
[email protected]This salad was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added some more spices or herbs.
Sudip Ghimire
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad was actually really good. The dressing was flavorful and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I would definitely make this again.
Laiba Nor
[email protected]This salad was easy to make and very delicious. I used fresh cilantro and lime juice, which really brightened up the flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
M A Hamid
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again.
Europe
[email protected]This Mexican quinoa salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The combination of quinoa, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is a great source of protein and fiber, and the dressing adds a nice tangy flavor.