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Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Southwestern quinoa salad is bursting with garden fresh veggies and beans and tossed in a bright honey lime vinaigrette. A zesty side dish, a healthy grab and go lunch, or a delicious addition to any potluck!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Party, Potluck, Salad, Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: American
Calories: 175
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Southwestern Quinoa Salad
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 can garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup sweet corn fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 small red pepper chopped, about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Honey Lime Vinaigrette
  • 1 medium lime, juiced and zested (about 1/4 cup juice & 1 tbsp zest)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Method
 

  1. Cook quinoa according to the package directions. Fluff and cool. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the lime juice, lime zest, olive oil, vinegar, honey, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt. Whisk together and then store in refrigerator until ready to add to the salad.
  3. To a large bowl add quinoa, black beans, garbanzo beans, corn, peppers, onion, and cilantro.
  4. Whisk dressing together again and pour over quinoa mixture until combined. Season with additional salt, pepper and lime juice to taste.
  5. Move the salad to the refrigerator and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Stir before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 68mgPotassium: 271mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 2mg

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