Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad Recipe

TIME: 25 Minutes

Serves:04

Mexican quinoa bean salad recipe can be served either as an appetizer or carry this for lunch with dressing packed separately for a delightful protein enriched meal. This recipe is will be a popular choice for parties and where the salad can be prepared and refrigerated well in advance. You can also serve Mexican quinoa bean salad recipe with Pasta and wine to make a filling dinner.

Equipment used:Saucepan, Mixing bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup black beans, cooked/canned
• 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander, roughly chopped
• 8-10 pickled jalapeños, chopped
• 1 cup sweet corn, steamed
• handful of any salad leaves
• 1 large avocado
For the Dressing
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar/apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons honey/maple syrup
• pinch of salt
• 1/2 avocado, mashed (optional)

Directions for Mexican quinoa Bean salad recipe

1. To prepare Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad Recipe, get ready with all the ingredients for healthy salad and cook quinoa first. Bring quinoa to a boil with 1 cup of water in a Saucepan, simmer, and cook covered until cooked and all the water is absorbed.
2. Fluff it up with a fork and let it cool completely.
3. Prepare all the ingredients by chopping all the vegetables and gather all the ingredients.
4. Now add all the ingredients for the salad, except avocado into a mix bowl and refrigerate for an hour.
5. Now add all the ingredients for the dressing in a small Mixing bowl and whisk it until everything is combined and emulsified.
6. Dice the avocado and add this into the salad along with the dressing just before serving.
7. Serve Mexican Quinoa Bean Salad Recipe with Pasta and wine to make a filling dinner or alone during tea time for a healthy snack.

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