Mexican Quinoa Salad (Recipe)


June 22, 2023


Mexican Quinoa Salad (Recipe)


Ingredients

✅ 4 cups quinoa cooked

✅ 1 cup corn drained

✅ 16 oz. cherry tomatoes cut in half

✅ 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained

✅ ¼ cup red onion finely diced

✅ 1 large avocado diced

✅ feta cheese, for topping optional;


Cilantro Lime Dressing

✅ 1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)

✅ ½ cup cilantro divided

✅ 3 Tbsp. lime juice fresh

✅ 2 Tbsp. honey

✅ 1 tsp. salt
✅ 1 tsp. cumin

✅  ½ tsp. black pepper

✅ ½ tsp. paprika


Instructions


1️⃣ Place ¼ cup cilantro and remaining dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender, such as a Nutribullet, or a small mini-prep food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, or until emulsified.


2️⃣ In a large bowl combine quinoa and dressing. Toss to completely coat the quinoa.


3️⃣ Mix in corn, beans, tomatoes, and red onion. Refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to overnight.


4️⃣ Top salad with diced avocado and remaining cilantro before serving. Enjoy!


Enjoy!!!


Servings : 6
Ready in : 30 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Recipe Type : Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 382kcal



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