Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Crisped Spicy Corn
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 497 kcal
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
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Cook quinoa per package directions. Chop salad ingredients, leaving avocado until last to prevent browning.
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For corn, in sauté pan, heat avocado oil, add minced jalapeño and sauté several minutes.
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Add corn and sauté 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
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In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
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In serving bowl, combine quinoa and salad. Drizzle over dressing and toss to coat evenly.
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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.