Large Side Of Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe
Fresh Organic Red & White Quinoa, Veggies, Black Beans, and Chipotle Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse the red and white quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- 3
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- 5
Serve
Serve the Southwestern Quinoa Salad chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!
