Clean eating never tasted so flavorful. A fiesta of quinoa, corn, black beans, cilantro and lime, this Southwest-inspired salad is delicious for lunch or as a dinner side or light main course. Serve it warm if you just can’t wait, or make ahead of time to let the flavors fully marinate in the fridge. Loaded with protein and fiber, it packs a nutritional punch and satisfies your appetite. Now that’s a party.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 7
Calories 241 kcal
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 2 cups sweet corn cooked
- 2 cups black beans cooked
Dressing
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 2 tsp. lime zest
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package directions.
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In large bowl, mix together dressing ingredients.
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In same bowl, toss in quinoa, corn and black beans. Mix until coated.
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Serve warm or chilled.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 152mg6%
Potassium 439mg13%
Carbohydrates 38g13%
Fiber 7g28%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 411IU8%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.