Chilled Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water, and drain. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the quinoa until the water has evaporated and the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the quinoa has absorbed all the broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in refrigerator at least 10 minutes.
• Mix together green 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. Lightly stir in the quinoa, and season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste, if desired. Chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.

SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about 2 minutes, until softened.
• Add the black beans, corn, tomatoes, quinoa, vegetable stock, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
• Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with the avocado, lime juice, and cilantro.
• Enjoy!

CHILLED SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook quinoa as directed on package. Once the quinoa is completely cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool.
• Drain the black beans and the corn in a colander and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
• Pat dry with a paper towel and pour the beans and corn into a large bowl.
• Add chopped orange bell pepper, sliced grape tomatoes, sliced scallions, and chopped cilantro.
• In a small bowl, make dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, black pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder.
• Pour the dressing over the salad, and toss well.
• Add the cooled quinoa to the salad and toss well, making sure that the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
• Season to taste with additional black pepper, garlic powder, or chili powder.
• Refrigerate and serve chilled.