Zesty Southwest Quinoa Salad

This zesty quinoa salad with avocado is loaded with beans, corn, peppers, and onions all tossed in a southwest inspired lime vinaigrette. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! .

INGREDIENTS

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Cook quinoa according to package directions and and then add to a large bowl with beans, chickpeas, onion, pepper, cilantro, and corn.

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STEP 2

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STEP 3

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Best if allowed to sit in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. Top with fresh avocado before serving.

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Get the full recipe, plus tips and notes for southwest quinoa salad by clicking the link below.

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Zesty Southwest Quinoa Salad

This zesty quinoa salad with avocado is loaded with beans, corn, peppers, and onions all tossed in a southwest inspired lime vinaigrette. Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes! .

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INGREDIENTS

- quinoa -black beans & chickpeas -sweet corn -chopped red pepper -chopped red onion -cilantro -fresh lime juice & zest -avocado oil -honey -garlic powder -ground cumin -salt -avocado

Cook quinoa according to package directions and and then add to a large bowl with beans, chickpeas, onion, pepper, cilantro, and corn.

STEP 1

STEP 2

In a small jar or bowl, add all of the dressing ingredients. If using a jar, cover jar and shake ingredients together, or whisk together if in a bowl.

STEP 3

Add dressing to bowl with quinoa salad ingredients. Mix until dressing is fully combined with ingredients.

Best if allowed to sit in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes. Top with fresh avocado before serving.

Get the full recipe, plus tips and notes for southwest quinoa salad by clicking the link below.