Mexican Quinoa Salad

The most delicious and fresh Mexican Quinoa Salad of all time. Full of things you most likely already have on hand! This is a complete meal, but also goes great with your favorite choice of protein. The salad is vegan friendly, gluten and refined sugar free. Filled with protein rich black beans, fresh veggies, and creamy avocado all tossed in  tangy lime dressing. It is the perfect vegetarian meal to add to your weekly menu rotation.

Quinoa, like I said before, so NOT 2018. It slowly has been pushed aside by queen cauliflower. In my opinion quinoa is way better.  I incorporate quinoa into my weekly lunch rotation on the regular. Did you know that quinoa is a complete protein? It is healthy, very easy to make and relatively cheap when you get in from the bulk section. I always try to get all my nuts and grains from the bulk section to help keep grocery costs down.

Full of fresh corn, cilantro, avocado chunks, tomatoes, red onion, garlic, black beans, a touch of cumin and oregano, all dressed in tangy lime juice… It will make your taste buds sing, so dang delicious!

If you use this salad for meal prep just leave out the avocado and store in the fridge. This is a great dish to bring to a summer party or potluck! The flavors are amazing and combine so well. If you can’t find fresh corn just use thawed frozen corn kernels. I used white quinoa with mine but tricolor would work great too. If you want to pack a little heat in your dish add in a dash of cayenne.

Mexican Quinoa Salad

The most delicious and fresh Mexican Quinoa Salad of all time. Full of things you most likely already have on hand! This is a complete meal, but also goes great with your favorite protein choice. The salad is vegan friendly, gluten and refined sugar free.

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Prep Time 15 days d

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  

• 2 3/4 cup quinoa (1 cup of dry quinoa cooked)
• 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3/4 cup corn kernels
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 1 avocado, cut into small squares
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, loosly packed
• 2 limes juiced, about 5 tbsp
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil can sub avocado oil
• salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients into a medium size bowl, gently toss. Taste for seasoning and enjoy!

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