Southwest Quinoa Salad

Side Dishes
Plant-Based
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Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest stye salad with quinoa and beans.
Course Side Dishes
Keyword Plant-Based
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cooked quinoa (Cooked - Cook in broth instead of water for more flavor)
  • 15 oz Black beans (1 can)
  • 119 g Red bell pepper (1 medium, diced)
  • 50 g Green onions (4 chopped stalks)
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro (Chopped)
  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 60 g Limes (2 limes)
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package with low sodium chicken broth
  • Transfer to large mixing bowl and let cook for about 20 minutes
  • While quinoa is cooling, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt and pepper in asmall mixing bowl
  • When quinoa is cooled, add bell pepper, onions, black beans and cilantro
  • Stir in dressing
  • Let salad chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Southwest Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving (150 grams)
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 805mg35%
Potassium 427mg12%
Carbohydrates 26g9%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 915IU18%
Vitamin C 38mg46%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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