Name: Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Crisped Spicy Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. avocado oil; 2 cups uncooked quinoa; 1 avocado (cubed); 1 cup cooked black beans; 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup corn kernels (cooked); 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped, or more to taste); 2 tsp. jalapeño (minced, or more to taste); 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped); 1 Tbsp. black cumin seeds (optional); 1 Tbsp. scallions (chopped, for garnish); 3-4 Tbsp. organic olive oil; Juice of 1 or 2 lemons (or limes if preferred); Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste)

Bursting with zingy, mouthwatering flavor and beautiful, vibrant color, this vegan, protein-rich salad is a party in a bowl. Quinoa, avocado, crisped corn, black beans and avocado mix and mingle with bright bits of cilantro, jalapeño, red onion and black cumin seeds. A simple, fresh dressing of olive oil and lemon is the easy music that makes it all dance together. Make this dish in thirty minutes!

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Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Crisped Spicy Corn

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 5

Calories 497 kcal

Author Pau D'Elia

Ingredients

Salad

1 Tbsp. avocado oil
2 cups uncooked quinoa
1 avocado cubed
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes chopped
1 cup corn kernels cooked
1/3 cup cilantro chopped, or more to taste
2 tsp. jalapeño minced, or more to taste
1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
1 Tbsp. black cumin seeds optional
1 Tbsp. scallions chopped, for garnish

Dressing

3-4 Tbsp. organic olive oil
Juice of 1 or 2 lemons or limes if preferred
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook quinoa per package directions. Chop salad ingredients, leaving avocado until last to prevent browning.
For corn, in sauté pan, heat avocado oil, add minced jalapeño and sauté several minutes.
Add corn and sauté 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
In serving bowl, combine quinoa and salad. Drizzle over dressing and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with scallion when serving.

Recipe Notes

Tip: Rinse black beans before adding to salad to prevent salad from staining black.
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Nutrition Facts

Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Crisped Spicy Corn

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 14g

Sodium 216mg9%

Potassium 892mg25%

Carbohydrates 62g21%

Fiber 12g48%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 14g28%

Vitamin A 396IU8%

Vitamin C 16mg19%

Calcium 91mg9%

Iron 6mg33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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