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.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 677kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tortilla wrap optional - cut into strips
- 14 oz can black beans
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon 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 tablespoon lime juice approx 1.5 limes
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
To serve
- chopped fresh jalapenos and cilantro
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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 677kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1120mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 948IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 364mg | Iron: 5mg