Mexican Quinoa Salad Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Mexican Quinoa Salad Recipe

This vibrant Mexican quinoa salad features fresh veggies, quinoa, feta cheese, and a homemade dressing for a savory salad full of nutrients!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Keyword: Mexican quinoa salad

Servings: servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Salad:

1 cup cooked quinoa
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 cup sweet corn
1/2 cup black olives
1-2 jalapeños sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1-2 avocados diced
1/2 red onion chopped or sliced
Feta cheese to taste

Dressing:

1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey
1 clove grated garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad:

Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
1 cup cooked quinoa
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, black olives, jalapeños, chopped cilantro, diced avocados, and red onion.
2 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup sweet corn, 1/2 cup black olives, 1-2 jalapeños, 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1-2 avocados, 1/2 red onion

Prepare the Dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, honey, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and oregano until smooth.
1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 clove grated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon oregano

Assemble the Salad:

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle feta cheese on top as desired.
Feta cheese

Serve:

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to let the flavors meld.

Notes

Notes: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Store the dressing separately if prepping ahead. Do not freeze. Swap in black beans for extra protein, or try a chili-lime or avocado-lime dressing for a different flavor profile.

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