SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Southwestern Quinoa Salad Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by mjensen

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can no-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
1 sweet pointed red pepper, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 avocado, diced
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Chipotle Tabasco sauce, to taste
Fresh black pepper, to taste

Steps:

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Cover and bring to a boil, then turn down heat and allow to simmer until all water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, spoon quinoa into a bowl and refrigerate until fully chilled. Once chilled, fluff quinoa using a fork. Add spices to quinoa and stir to fully combine. Add remaining ingredients to a bowl and combine. Add quinoa and stir to fully combine. Serve cold as a side salad or main dish.