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Vegan Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

A delicious and easy salad recipe
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Vegan Southwest Quinoa Salad
Cuisine: Spanish
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Author: My Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Life

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Quinoa
  • One can black beans drained
  • Raw kernels from 1 large ear of corn or one can whole kernel corn drained
  • ¾ to 1 bunch cilantro chopped depending on how much you want
  • 3 to 4 whole green onions chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped fine
  • 1 bell pepper chopped (any color)
  • 3 cups vegetable broth or water broth makes a richer flavor than water
  • Dressing Ingredients
  • 3 to 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp red wine or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp cumin depending on how much you like
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • Dash of garlic

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa in water or broth as directed on package.
  • Mix remaining salad ingredients together in large bowl. Add quinoa.
  • In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Taste to adjust ingredients to desired flavor.
  • Pour dressing into salad.
  • Mix well and and serve.

Notes

Nutritional values are based on one serving

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 695IU | Vitamin C: 17.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2.4mg