MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD (+ MORE QUINOA SALAD RECIPES)
Make this light and refreshing Mexican quinoa salad made with cooked quinoa, plump cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a limey vinaigrette.
Provided by Lee Funke
Categories Salad
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
- Once quinoa is cooked, place in a large Tupperware and let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- Prepare dressing by placing all ingredients into a mason jar. Put cap on and shake until combined.
- Prepare salad, by mixing together cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Mix until combined. Then, pour on dressing and mix again.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 kcal, Sugar 4 g, Fat 7 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
The most delicious Mexican Quinoa Salad of all times. Healthy avocado, black beans, a boat load of cilantro and a little heat make this Mexican quinoa recipe more than complete.
Provided by Lorena Grater
Categories Main Course Salad Side
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Add quiona, water, and sea salt to the Instant Pot. Place the trivet inside and place the cob of corn on top. Seal and set to 1 minutes on high pressure. Wait for full natural pressure release. For stove-top instructions see above in blog post.
- In the meantime, finely chop red onion, dice tomato, chop cilantro, deseed and finely chop jalapeño, and set everything aside.
- Cut off kernels of cooked cob of corn and set aside.
- Cut avocado in half, pit and peel, and then dice. Do this last right before assembling the salad to keep fresh longer.
- Assemble the salad by fluffing the quinoa and adding to a large salad bowl, then add chopped vegetables and fruits as well as black beans. Season with sea salt, pepper, and lime juice, then mix and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 177 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEXICAN CHICKEN QUINOA SALAD
A quick and easy way to make a delicious healthy meal!
Provided by Deemcgee
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 of the taco seasoning mix to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Mix chicken and remaining taco seasoning mix together in a bowl; let sit for chicken to season, about 10 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 10 minutes. Place chicken and quinoa in a bowl and place in freezer until cooled, about 5 minutes.
- Combine avocado, red onion, celery, spinach, carrot, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and jalapeno peppers in a large bowl; add chicken-quinoa mixture and salsa and mix well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 911.9 mg, Sugar 6 g
AMAZING MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
Extremely yummy, spicy marinated salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.
Provided by Rita
Categories Salad Grains Rice Salad Recipes
Time 2h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
- Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 8.6 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 532 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD
A delicious, fresh Mexican dish with a little kick!
Provided by The Lazy Gourmet
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 446.6 mg, Sugar 12 g
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