Southwest Quinoa Salad (Gluten Free)
So I hear you are getting tired of rice, looking for a way to use quinoa, or maybe you want a new way to prepare salad. Or you just want a quick and easy meal that won’t hurt you at some point. Well you couldn’t possibly get better than this salad…great tasting, and gluten free!
Ingredients:
- Salad
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked and drained OR 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn OR 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
- 1 cup tomatoes, de-seeded and diced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Dressing
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
Directions:
Wash quinoa and drain using a fine mesh strainer. Add quinoa and water to a medium pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered until fluffy and tender (about 15 minutes). Remove pot from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with fork and allow to cool. To assemble the bowl, fill bowl with quinoa, black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, scallion, avocado and cilantro. Prepare dressing in a small bowl and pour over quinoa salad.
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Thanks Amy for your comment, I’m happy that you made it . I do like my recipes to be bold in flavor.
You are welcome, Daisy.Thank you for responding. I’m so happy you enjoyed and you will double next time.
Thanks Kristen for your feedback, I’m happy you liked it.
Found this on Pinterest and upset I have not made it sooner! I was worried about the agave but it isnt sweet. This is so flavorful.
I made this the other night for “meatless Monday”. It was one of the yummiest things I’ve ever eaten! I was sad that I’d only made 1 batch and I didn’t have enough! I am making it again tonight and I’m doubling the recipe! Thank you so much for this!
I just made it. Delicious. An easy to make salad that is definitely great for summertime. I was nervous about the dressing, because I thought it would overpower the salad, but it adds only a hint of flavor.
Thank you Kay for your feedback, this recipe is definitely a winner.
I made this for my family tonight. They loved it, even my picky 9 year old. I left out the syrup and used fresh corn. It was still delicious.
Thank you Jo.
Great looking quinoa salad, healthy too.