This Mexican quinoa salad is so flavorful with a cilantro lime dressing and loaded with veggies and quinoa. As much as nutritious and it’s easy to make.

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Quinia
Black beans
Corn
Onion
Pickled jalapeno
Roma tomato
Cilantro
Lime
Dried Oregano
Apple cider vinegar
Cumin
Salt & black pepper

Quick recipe tips before starting

When making the quinoa I suggest using this video. It’s a great tutorial on how to prepare quinoa for this recipe.
You can customize the tomatoes to be grape or cherry for a sweeter flavor.
Pickled jalapeño is simply jalapeño in the jar. It brings a different flavor than what fresh jalapeños bring.

Storing leftovers

Mexican quinoa salad store really well in the refrigerator. Most salads don’t last long due to the ingredients but the grains help a ton. You can expect this salad to last in a sealed container for 3-4 days depending on the freshness of the ingredients when bought. This is not a recipe to be frozen.

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Mexican Quinoa Salad

This Mexican quinoa salad is so flavorful with a cilantro lime dressing and loaded with veggies and quinoa. As much as nutritious and it's easy to make.

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Course: Salad

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Mexican Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 45

Total Time: 45

Servings: serving

Calories: 404kcal

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa dry
15 ounce black beans drained & rinsed
1 cup corn removed from cob or frozen
1/2 medium onion diced
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños chopped
2 roma tomatoes diced

Dressing

1/2 cup olive oil
3 lime squeezed
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

First, prepare the quinoa according to the package or the video I shared above.
In a small bowl combine the ingredients to make the dressing. Chop the cilantro up. Then, add the oil to the bowl first. Toss in the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, herbs, salt, cumin, black pepper and give everything a good mix.
When quinoa is finished cooking and ready to use add to a large bowl.
Add in black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion and pickled jalapeño. Give everything a good mix.
Lastly, pour over the dressing and mix well. Taste for salt and pepper. I didn't have to add extra but give it a taste first and see what you think.