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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe


  • Total Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

A vibrant zesty quinoa salad recipe combining fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, and a lime-infused dressing. Perfect for healthy meals !


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and fresh cilantro.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
  4. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to enhance the flavors.
  • Prep Time: 15 min