Southwestern Quinoa Salad

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A healthy Southwestern quinoa salad with lots of fresh flavor.

Submitted by Ashley Steele
Updated on January 18, 2023
close up view of Southwestern Quinoa Salad with corn and fresh herbs in a white bowl
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

  • ½ cup diced red onion

  • 1 cup corn

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning

  • ½ cup feta cheese

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water; drain.

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir quinoa until water evaporates and quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa has absorbed broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Mix together green bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.

  4. Lightly stir in quinoa; season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
10g Fat
22g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 197mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 18mg 19%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.