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Make this light and refreshing quinoa salad recipe with ingredients you probably already have on hand! This flavorful Mexican salad is vegan and gluten-free, perfect for all. 
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Mexican Quinoa Salad (+ More Quinoa Salad Recipes)

Make this light and refreshing Mexican quinoa salad made with cooked quinoa, plump cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a limey vinaigrette.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: Mexican quinoa salad, quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipes
Servings: 6
Author: Lee Funke

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 15 oz. can of black beans rinsed
  • 15 oz can sweet corn
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 large red onion minced
  • 2 large avocados sliced (for serving)

Dressing

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • Once quinoa is cooked, place in a large Tupperware and let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Prepare dressing by placing all ingredients into a mason jar. Put cap on and shake until combined.
  • Prepare salad, by mixing together cooked quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and red onion. Mix until combined. Then, pour on dressing and mix again.

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g