Easy Southwest Quinoa Salad (vegan, gluten-free, oil-free)
This easy southwest quinoa salad is nourishing, refreshing, and light. It's a whole food plant based salad that is simple and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 small red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or thawed if frozen)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt, more if needed
- 1 large lime, juiced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package’s instructions.
- Once quinoa is done, add quinoa and all the ingredients into a large bowl. Toss and until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Let it sit for 20-30 minutes in the fridge for the flavors to meld. Enjoy room temperature or cold!
Servings: 4