Warm Quinoa Salad

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This super wholesome, warm quinoa recipe is jam-packed with nutrients and high in protein and iron.

Submitted by Mac Rogers
Updated on February 14, 2023
close up view of Warm Quinoa Salad with olives, peppers and capers, garnished with fresh herbs, on a blue plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Quinoa Salad:

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup dry quinoa (such as Quinta®)

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn kernels, drained and rinsed

  • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper

  • ½ cup finely chopped red onion

  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large serving bowl until combined.

  2. Make salad: Bring water, quinoa, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

  3. Transfer cooked quinoa into the serving bowl with dressing. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Mix with a large spoon or wide spatula until combined.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

483 Calories
18g Fat
69g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 483
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Sodium 1211mg 53%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 13g 48%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 33mg 36%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 5mg 29%
Potassium 823mg 18%

* 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.