Mexican Quinoa Salad
This Mexican Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and includes black beans, corn, tomatoes, Feta cheese, and more! A healthy side dish or meal option!
Servings: 6
Calories: 378kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Quinoa *rinsed
- 3 teaspoon oil
- 1 onion *chopped
- 1 cup corn
- 15 oz black beans *drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes *quartered
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 6 tablespoon lime juice *more if desired for taste
- 1 cup Feta cheese *crumbled
- 1/2 cup cilantro *chopped
Instructions
- Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
- Stir in Quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until water is evaporated.
- Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Add the corn in and cook an additional 2 minutes.
- Add the beans and cook an additional 3 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl.
- Add in the Quinoa, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.
- Toss until well mixed.
- Add in Feta cheese and cilantro. Serve!
Nutrition
Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 5mg
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