Southwestern-Style Quinoa Salad
featured in Quinoa Salad 4 Ways
This southwestern-style quinoa salad is a fresh and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of the southwest. With quinoa, black beans, corn, avocado, and a zesty lime dressing, this salad is perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.
Tasty Team
98% would make again
Total Time
32 minutes
32 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
22 minutes
22 min
Inspired by pinterest.com
Total Time
32 minutes
32 min
Prep Time
10 minutes
10 min
Cook Time
22 minutes
22 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 15 oz black beans (425 g)
- 15 oz corn (425 g)
- 3 roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup quinoa (170 g), rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable stock (480 mL)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 avocado, cubed
- 1 lime, juiced
- fresh cilantro, to garnish
Nutrition Info
- Calories 992
- Fat 36g
- Carbs 147g
- Fiber 32g
- Sugar 12g
- Protein 34g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
- Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Enjoy!
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Inspired by pinterest.com