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Zesty Vegan Quinoa Salad

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 192kcal
Author: Connie🥕
Zesty Vegan Quinoa Salad 🌱 Super food. Super good. This vibrant Southwestern-inspired salad is full of bright, fantastic flavor, protein & fresh, nutrient-rich ingredients. You’ll love this easy and healthy vegan recipe. It’s gluten-free and can be prepared oil-free.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 C quinoa prepared according to package directions
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin (omit to make it oil-free)
  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 C cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed - 15 oz can - you can also use pinto, kidney beans or others of your choice
  • 3 whole green onions finely chopped - or red onion
  • ¼ C cilantro finely chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ⅓ C corn kernels sweet or roasted
  • ¼ C black olives sliced - optional
  • ½ avocado diced - optional

Instructions

  • Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Once ready, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a small bowl or salad dressing shaker, mix together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, using a large spoon, gently combine quinoa, beans, onions, corn, olives, tomatoes and cilantro.
  • Pour dressing over salad and stir to thoroughly combine. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, garnish with avocado (optional) & any leftover cilantro.

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Notes

🥕 If you prefer not to use oil, simply omit it from your dressing. 
🥕Feel free to use ingredients you have on hand. Don't have roasted corn? Use whatever corn you might have in the freezer or pantry - or not. No black beans? No problem. Pintos, kidney beans, even chickpeas are great options. Red onions could be used instead of green. Have fun with this salad. Make it your own!

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 377mg | Potassium: 363mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 205IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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