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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette in black bowl with a small bowl of vinaigrette and squeezed limes in the background.
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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Honey Lime Vinaigrette

A colorful, flavorful, and healthy Mexican Quinoa Salad with a sweet and tangy Honey Lime Vinaigrette!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Inactive Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Mexican, quinoa salad
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn defrosted
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1 jalapeño deseeded and minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Dressing

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • Rinse the quinoa and cook according to package instructions. Let it cool to room temperature.
  • While the quinoa is cooling prep the remaining ingredients for the salad. Once the quinoa is cooled add in the remaining ingredients.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the salad and toss everything together. Serve the salad immediately or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 63mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g