Recipes

Mexican Quinoa Salad

A refreshing gluten free and vegan salad with Mexican flavours

Prep Time 15mins
Cook Time 10mins
Difficulty Easy
Serves 4
Mexican Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa (1/2 cup of quinoa, 3/4 cup of water)
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans
  • 1/2 capsicum
  • 1/2 cup tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup coriander
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1/8 cup olive oil
  • 1 avocado (optional)
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese (crumbled) (optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Method

  • Prep Ingredients: Finely mince red onion, drain black beans, dice capsicum and avocado, and chop tomatoes and coriander.
  • Add quinoa and water into a pot and heat until boiling with a lid on.
  • Reduce heat to simmer for 10-15 min until water has evaporated and quinoa is cooked, set aside to cool
  • Prepare all the vegetables and mix together into a large bowl.
  • Add in cooled quinoa and lime juice, olive oil, and spices
  • Toss and enjoy!