Southwest Quinoa Salad Recipe

Southern-inspired, this Southwest Quinoa Salad uses RiceSelect® Tri-Color Quinoa tossed with avocado, corn, black beans and cilantro in a vinaigrette.

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Serves
4
Total Time
35
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
15

Ingredients

  • null 3 cups, uncooked Tri-Color Quinoa
  • null ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • null 2 oranges, sectioned
  • null 1 avocado, chopped
  • null 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • null 1 cup frozen corn, cooked
  • null ⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • null salt and pepper to taste
  • null For the Vinaigrette
  • null ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • null 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • null 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • null 2 tablespoons honey
  • null salt and pepper to taste
  • null ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with red onion, orange segments, avocado, beans, corn, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
  3. For Vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well to combine.
  4. Pour vinaigrette over salad then stir to combine. Chill and serve or serve room temperature.
  5. TIP: To serve as a light lunch, add grilled shrimp or chicken.