Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing Recipe

Name: Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 2 cups Water; 1 cup Quinoa; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Well Rinsed; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn Kernels, Drained And Well Rinsed; 2 whole Tomatoes, Diced; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/2 whole Avocado, Peeled And Pit Removed; 1/2 cups Plain Yogurt; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Or Lime Juice; 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
2 cups Water
1 cup Quinoa
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Well Rinsed
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn Kernels, Drained And Well Rinsed
2 whole Tomatoes, Diced
FOR THE DRESSING:
1/2 whole Avocado, Peeled And Pit Removed
1/2 cups Plain Yogurt
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Or Lime Juice
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
Salt And Fresh Ground Pepper To Taste

1
Prepare the quinoa by bringing the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 15 minutes.
2
In the meantime prepare your vegetables and the dressing.
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For the dressing:
4
Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
5
Place quinoa on a large plate and top with black beans, corn and tomatoes. Serve with dressing on the side.
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Notes:
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This salad can be served as an appetizer or a light lunch/dinner.

313

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 2 cups Water, 1 cup Quinoa, 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Well Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwestern Quinoa Salad With Creamy Avocado Dressing

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