Mexican Quinoa Salad

This salad is perfect on its own or as a side to grilled meats.

⏱️ 32 min 🔪 Prep: 20 min 🔥 Cook: 12 min 📊 Medium 👁️ 11 views
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Mexican Quinoa SaladFoto: RecipeGirl

Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, (minced)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
  • 1 cup dry quinoa, (rinsed well through a fine strainer/sieve)
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup fresh corn ((sliced off the cob, raw))
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 small lime, (divided use)
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)

Steps

  1. Whisk the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

  2. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions; cool slightly.

  3. In a medium bowl, toss the quinoa with the tomatoes, corn and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat everything. Squeeze lime on top, and season with salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste.

  4. Serve with lime wedges, for individual squeezing.

Nutrition Facts

Macronutrients

Calories252
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