Apr 5, 2021 11:33:12 AM • Carly Hanellin
Dress up your quinoa with delicious ingredients - corn, beans, tomatoes, peppers, cojita, and a cilantro lime crema.
This plant protein-filled dish can be served as a main dish or a side. Make it in advance to save for your enjoyment all week long!
Want some pairing suggestions the whole family will love? Try these to serve along with it:
- Chips with Pico De Gallo
- Tacos with Cashew Crema
- A salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Eat Well.
Mexican Quinoa Salad
| SERVES 4 SERVINGS |
| PREP TIME 15 MINS |
| COOK TIME 15 MINS |
Ingredients
For Steamed Quinoa: |
|
| Quinoa | 1 cup |
| Water | 2 cup |
| Kosher Salt | 1/2 tsp |
For Mixing In: |
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| Sunflower Oil | 1/2 tsp |
| Onion - Diced 1/4" | 2 tbsp |
| Red Bell Peppers - Diced 1/2" | 1/4 cup |
| Chili Powder | 1/8 tsp |
| Cumin | 1/8 tsp |
| Canned Black Beans - Drained, Rinsed | 3/4 cup |
| Tomatoes - Diced | 1 cup |
| Corn | 1/4 cup |
| Pickled Jalapeño Peppers | 1/2 each |
| Fresh Cilantro | 1 1/2 tbsp |
| Lime Juice | 2 tsp |
| Cotija Cheese | 2 tbsp |
For Cilantro Lime Crema: |
| Sour Cream | 1/2 cup |
| Lime Juice | 1 tsp |
| Cumin | 1 tsp |
| Kosher Salt | 1 tsp |
| Fresh Cilantro - Finely Chopped | 1 tsp |
Directions
1. Cook quinoa according to directions. Set aside to let cool completely.
2. Combine sour cream, lime juice, cumin and salt together in a mixing bowl, blend using a
hand blender. Stir in chopped cilantro and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
hand blender. Stir in chopped cilantro and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
3. Add oil to a sauce pot and add onion. Cook onion until translucent. Add chili powder and cumin; cooke for another minute or so, season with salt.
4. Add the cooked onion mixture, black beans, corn, diced tomato, diced bell pepper and jalapeños to cooked quinoa. Toss well to combine. Add chopped cilantro and lime juice. Toss well to combine.
5. Garnish with cotija cheese and crema. Enjoy!