Quinoa Mexi Lime Salad Food

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD WITH CHILI LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve.
• Bring a medium saucepan to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water. Stir as it toasts for just a few minutes. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa!
• Next add water, set burner at high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
• While the quinoa cooks, chop and prep your veggies and cilantro. Drain and rinse beans if using canned. Whisk together your dressing ingredients.
• Snag your now-fluffy quinoa from the pot and give it a little fluff with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and dressing and mix well. Refrigerate to cool quinoa and allow flavors to mingle and amplify, approx. 1-2 hours or more. Enjoy chilled and feel free to add any additional seasoning, veggies, or lime juice to taste!

AMAZING MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours. Stir again before serving.

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Melt butter over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add quinoa; stir to coat. Continue cooking 3-5 minutes or until quinoa is lightly browned. Add vegetable broth; continue cooking until mixture comes to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to low. Cook 20 minutes. Fluff with fork; set aside.
• Whisk all dressing ingredients in bowl until combined.
• Combine cooked quinoa, vegetables and dressing in large serving bowl, toss lightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if desired.

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD WITH LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa according the package instructions and set aside in a large bowl.
• While the quinoa is cooking, dice the onion and pepper and cook in 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
• When onions and pepper are soft, add the drained black beans, corn and spices. Cook until corn is thawed.
• Pour the warm veggie mixture over the quinoa. Add the quartered cherry tomatoes and diced avocado.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over the quinoa salad and toss together until all veggies are coated.

ZESTY MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Fluff quinoa with fork. Combine beans, chicken, corn, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro and garlic.
• Add to quinoa. Mix gently but thoroughly.
• Add desired amount of salsa, salt and pepper.
• Garnish with avocado slices. Chill and dig in!

BLACK BEAN & QUINOA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook Quinoa as directed on package (I use Bob's red mill. 1 3/4 cup water and 1 cup dry Quinoa).
• While Quinoa is cooking, place Cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse.
• Toss finished Quinoa in a large bowl with black beans, red pepper, and onion.
• Pour cilantro lime vinaigrette over Quinoa salad and let marinate for atleast 30-45 minutes.
• (Note: I added everything up myself using calorie king- and it can out to be 260cal, 11g fat, 5g fiber per serving).

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD BOWLS

Steps:

• Add the quinoa to a medium sized pot and cover with two cups of water. Place a lid on and bring to a simmer, turn down and cook until all the water has cooked out and quinoa is cooked through. Set aside and let cool for a few minutes.
• To a medium sized bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, green pepper, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice and salt, to taste. Mix until combined.
• Add all dressing ingredients to a bowl and mix until a creamy sauce is formed. You may have to add more or less water depending on the consistency of your tahini.
• Assemble your meal prep bowls. Set up four equal sized containers and in each one put an equal amount of each of the ingredients. It will be about 3/4 cup quinoa, 1/2 cup black beans and 1/4 of the tomato salad. Portion out the dressing into small containers and store everything in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD (+ MORE QUINOA SALAD RECIPES)

Steps:

• 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.

MEXICAN QUINOA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING

Steps:

• For the dressing: to a blender or food processor add shallots (or red onion), garlic, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, salt, cumin, smoked paprika and red pepper flakes. Blend until mixture is pureed and smooth. (or it looks like a dressing)
• To a small saucepan add quinoa and water. Cover. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to simmer for 10 minutes until all the liquid is removed. Remove from heat and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside.
• Preheat grill to medium high heat. Add corn ears directly to the grill grates and grill for 2-3 minutes per side, until there are slight char marks.
• Assemble: to a large bowl add quinoa, black beans, bell pepper, charred corn, cherry tomato and red onion. Drizzle dressing over the top and toss to coat everything. Top with diced avocado and serve.

QUINOA MEXI-LIME SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add the quinoa and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and continue cooking for 12 to 15 minutes until the seeds are translucent and they have spiraled out from each seed. 2. In a large bowl, mix the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, green onions, cilantro and diced jalapeño. Add the cooled quinoa and stir to mix all ingredients well. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt and black pepper. 4. Pour the lime mixture over the quinoa mixture and stir to evenly combine, serve chilled.