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Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad Recipe
Amazing Mexican quinoa salad creates extremely yummy, spicy results that keep in the fridge for up to a week while even kids love this nutritious superfood preparation. This exceptional recipe demonstrates how quinoa can be made appealing to children while providing meal prep convenience through extended storage. The amazing designation reflects superior taste while the kid approval proves healthy can be delicious.
An extremely yummy, spicy, Mexican quinoa salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can corn
1 red onion, chopped
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
¾ cup olive oil
⅓ cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
2 cloves garlic, mashed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
Stir salad again before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 397 | Calories |
| 23g | Fat |
| 42g | Carbs |
| 9g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 397 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 23g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Sodium 532mg | 23% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 31% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium 47mg | 4% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 272mg | 6% |
* 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.
