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Homemade Southwestern Mexican Quinoa Salad

Homemade Southwestern Mexican Quinoa Salad

Enjoy this Southwestern quinoa and black bean salad as a delicious and quick vegetarian main dish.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups arugula arugula
  • 2 ears of corn, husks removed
  • 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks
  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 (15 ounces) can of no-salt-added black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup pico de gallo, divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 avocado, diced, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat an oven or toaster oven to medium (350-400 degrees F).
  2. Grill the corn, uncovered for about 10 minutes
  3. Turn occasionally until tender and charred on all sides
  4. Grill the zucchini, uncovered for about two minutes on each side
  5. Turning once, until charred and tender
  6. Chop the zucchini into bite-sized chunks
  7. Cut the kernels from the corn cobs
  8. Whisk the oil, lime juice, and cumin in a large bowl
  9. Add the zucchini, corn, quinoa, beans, cilantro, and avocado.
  10. Add half each of pico de gallo and gently toss to combine.
  11. Top with the remaining pico de gallo, avocado, and arugula microgreens.
  12. Serve and enjoy
  • Author: Andrew Neves
  • Prep Time: 8
  • Cook Time: 12
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grilled
  • Cuisine: Southwestern
  • Diet: Vegetarian
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