MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

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A delicious, fresh Mexican dish with a little kick!

Provided by The Lazy Gourmet

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups cooked quinoa
1 cup frozen corn
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped green onion
½ cup finely chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup olive oil
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
6 pickled jalapeno pepper slices, chopped
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

Stir black beans, quinoa, corn, red bell pepper, green onion, cilantro, and garlic together in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, honey, jalapeno, mustard, and paprika together in a bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Fat 29.2 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 446.6 mg, Sugar 12 g

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Sana Khan

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5/5 stars! This salad is amazing! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the quinoa gives it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again and again.

ElaJem bliss

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This salad is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of quinoa, corn, black beans, and tomatoes. The lime-cilantro vinaigrette is the perfect finishing touch.

Ak Gamer

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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavors and the quinoa made it a really filling dish. I will definitely be making this again soon.

Beshobesho999 Nassrr

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This Mexican quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The quinoa is cooked with corn, black beans, and tomatoes, and then tossed with a lime-cilantro vinaigrette. The salad is fresh and flavorful, and the quinoa

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