Southwestern Quinoa with Chili-Lime Dressing
Spicy and Flavorful Quinoa Salad
Spicy and Flavorful Quinoa Salad
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can black beans
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- few grinds freshly ground pepper
- 3 tsp honey
- 2 cups black quinoa cooked
- 2 each plum tomatoes seeded and chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
- 2 each scallions white and green parts sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, loosely packed chop coarsely
- Carbohydrate 15.1392302989604 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 6.97000534137581 g
- Fiber 4.11527084369598 g
- Protein 3.96711744205748 g
- Saturated Fat 0.988006355634077 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (111g)
- Sodium 27.0432164060486 mg
- Sugar 11.0239594552644 g
- Trans Fat 0.276821627933096 g
- Calories 132 calories
Step-by-step
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, chili powder, and honey.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl along with the dressing and gently fold together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate.
I'm a busy woman, always on the go. I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen, but I still want to eat healthy meals. That's why I love this Southwestern Quinoa with Chili-Lime Dressing. It's quick and easy to make, and it's packed with flavor.
The quinoa is cooked in vegetable broth, which gives it a savory flavor. The chili-lime dressing is the perfect complement to the quinoa, with its bright and tangy flavor. I love to add black beans, corn, tomatoes, and red bell pepper to my quinoa salad, but you can add whatever vegetables you like. This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of protein, fiber, and vitamins.
