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Zesty Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Tangy Lime Dressing

Zesty Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Tangy Lime Dressing

This zesty quinoa salad is bright, fresh, and bursting with lime-cilantro flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 387
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed if frozen
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced

Method
 

  1. Cook the rinsed quinoa according to the instructions on the package.
  2. When the quinoa is done, remove from heat, let it sit covered for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and cool to room temperature before adding it to the salad.
  3. Then mix in the rest of the ingredients.
  4. Stir gently to combine, then taste and adjust seasonings to suit your preferences.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 62.7gProtein: 16.3gFat: 10.1gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 407.8mgFiber: 18gSugar: 7.9g

Notes

The key culinary technique in this recipe is allowing the cooked quinoa to cool to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This step not only enhances the texture, making the quinoa fluffy and light, but also prevents the vegetables from wilting, preserving their crunch and freshness.

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