Tex Mex Quinoa Salad

September 04, 2014

A deliciously healthy Tex Mex Quinoa salad with a healthy and light cilantro-lime vinaigrette.

1 and 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning
5 cups (2 stalks) romaine lettuce
3/4 cup red onion
1 small green pepper
3/4 cup corn
3/4 cup black beans
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
Queso Fresco, or Cotija cheese, for topping
Dressing
1 cup cilantro, remove stems to measure
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest
1 jalapeno, seeded (leave seeds in if desired)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 and 1/2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
Salt and pepper, to taste

I recommend cooking the quinoa in a chicken or vegetable broth for extra flavor. Once the quinoa is cooked (don't forget to rinse it really well before cooking), stir in the taco seasoning. Do this to your...
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Nutritions

Calories
3677

Sodium
1063mg
44% DV

Fat
155g
239% DV

Protein
84g
168% DV

Carbs
333g
113% DV

Fiber
72g
291% DV