Southwest Quinoa Salad

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Southwest Quinoa Salad

Yield: 4

Author: Jennifer Cartier

Prep time: 10 MinTotal time: 10 Min

Packed with protein from quinoa and loaded with fresh veggies, this Southwest Quinoa Salad is a hearty, filling, and healthy option. It’s the perfect salad for meal prep or a satisfying lunch.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 avocado, diced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 12 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, corn, bell pepper, red onion, black beans, and avocado.
2. Drizzle with lime juice and olive oil, and sprinkle with cumin. Toss everything together.
3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and garnish with cilantro.
4. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, protein-packed salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

209

Fat

9 g

Sat. Fat

1 g

Carbs

30 g

Fiber

7 g

Net carbs

23 g

Sugar

5 g

Protein

6 g

Sodium

142 mg

Cholesterol

0 mg

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