TEX-MEX QUINOA SALAD

Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad image

This versatile salad can be served warm in a tortilla, or as a filling for tacos and burritos.

Provided by SnuzzleMonkey

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 avocados, cubed
¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese

Steps:

Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, pepper, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. When the quinoa is done, stir it into the tomato mixture, then cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours
When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados, and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 3.5 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 515.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g