Mexican Style Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

Corn, black bean and avocado salad with quinoa

5 from 1 vote

Mexican Style Quinoa Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

A canned corn, black bean, avocado quinoa salad that is healthy, packed with flavor and on the table in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 677kcal

Author: Helen

Ingredients

1.5 tbsp olive oil
1 tortilla wrap optional - cut into strips
14 oz can black beans
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
1.5 cups drained canned corn (Note 1)
3 cups cooked quinoa (240g (or 8oz) uncooked quinoa)
1 avocado chopped into 1cm/1/2 inch squares
7 oz feta crumbled
1 small red onion finely chopped

Dressing:

1 cup cilantro (coriander)
2 jalapeños
3 tbsp lime juice approx 1.5 limes
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil

To serve

chopped fresh jalapenos and cilantro

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Place a frying pan on a medium heat and add one third of the olive oil. Add the tortilla strips when the oil is hot and toast for a few minutes, tossing to ensure they are toasted on both sides. Set aside when done.
Add the remaining olive oil to the frying pan and add the black beans, smoked paprika, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and 2 thirds of the salt, and cook for a few minutes until the beans soften.
Add the corn and cook for a few more minutes until hot and remove the pan from the heat.
Make the dressing using a hand blender or food processor. Blend all of the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil until a smooth liquid is formed. Then pour on the olive oil and blend until incorporated.
Put the cooked quinoa in a large bowl, add the black beans and corn, avocado, crumbled feta and red onion.
Pour on the dressing, toss together, top with the toasted tortilla strips and top with additional (and optional) coriander/cilantro and jalapenos and serve.

Notes

Equivalent to one 325g / 187 oz can. If you are using fresh or frozen corn, go by the drained weight and ensure the kernels are cooked by simmering in boiling water for a few minutes or cooking defrosting the frozen corn in the microwave.

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