Mexican Quinoa Salad
A hearty dose of quinoa adds heaps of protein and fluffy, nutty goodness to this colorful vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 4 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 Roma tomato, chopped
- 1 avocado, peeled, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cilantro, chopped
Instructions
For backyard barbecues, meatless Mondays or as a taco-night side, this crunchy, zippy salad is a menu must-have.
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Allow it to cool.
Step 2
Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, honey and chili powder in a medium bowl.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cotija cheese, black beans, corn, and red onion. Add 1/2 of the dressing (more can be added later, if desired) and toss the salad. Sprinkle the cilantro on top.
