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southwest quinoa salad
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Southwest Quinoa Salad

This isn't your typical salad! Southwest Quinoa salad is a Mexican inspired salad bursting with flavor and nutrition!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time35 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: quinoa, quinoa salad
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230kcal
Author: Pinch of Wellness

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 roma tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • juice from 1 lime

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa in a sieve until water runs clear.
  • Combine quinoa and water in a medium sauce pan. Bring to boil. Once boiling, simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Dice the tomatoes, scallions and red bell peppers.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, scallions and peppers to the cooked and cooled quinoa.
  • Add the drained and rinsed black beans.
  • In a separate bowl, combine olive oil, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder and lime juice. Mix well.
  • Pour over quinoa mixture.
  • Mix until salad is evenly coated.

Notes

Calories: 230
Protein: 8.2g
Total Fat: 9.1g
Saturated Fat: 1.0g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.8g
Sodium: 304 mg
Fiber: 6.1g
Nutrition facts may vary based on product brands used.