Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

Rice Side Dish - Side Dish

Extremely yummy, spicy marinated 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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Additional: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

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

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

Taco Rice

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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 again before serving.

Nutritional Information

Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 396.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.1g 18%

Carbohydrates: 42.4g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 8.6g 34%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 22.6g 35%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 903.6IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 13%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 22mg 37%

Folate: 56.1mcg 14%

Calcium: 47.3mg 5%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 34mg 12%

Potassium: 271.6mg 8%

Sodium: 532mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 15%

Calories From Fat: 203

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.