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Mexican Quinoa Salad

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Mexican Quinoa Salad is a quick, tasty dish that you can throw together in about 15 minutes. It's filled with hearty quinoa, black beans, corn, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a delicious honey-cilantro dressing.
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Mexican Quinoa Salad
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What you need:

  • 8 cups mixed greens
  • 2 cups canned black beans
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup corn (canned or fresh, I roasted mine)
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 orange, segmented
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime, juice
  • 1 orange, juice
  • 1 tbsp. honey (or agave for vegan, more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/8 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. water (more or less as needed)
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Step 1 Add the half the avocado, orange juice, lime juice, honey, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro to a food processor. If the dressing is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time, until it is easy to pour. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2 Toss the mixed greens, quinoa, beans, corn, orange segments, remaining avocado, and cilantro with dressing.
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We hope you enjoy this delicious Mexican Quinoa Salad recipe.
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