Southwestern Quinoa Salad

4.7
(158)
118 Reviews
17 Photos

A healthy Southwestern quinoa salad with lots of fresh flavor.

Submitted by Ashley Steele
Updated on January 18, 2023
close up view of Southwestern Quinoa Salad with corn and fresh herbs in a white bowl
17
17
17
17
17
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper

  • ½ cup diced red onion

  • 1 cup corn

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning

  • ½ cup feta cheese

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water; drain.

  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir quinoa until water evaporates and quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa has absorbed broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

  3. Mix together green bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.

  4. Lightly stir in quinoa; season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

195 Calories
10g Fat
22g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 195
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 197mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 18mg 19%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 189mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

Garbanzo Bean and Quinoa Salad
44 Ratings
mid angle, looking at a heaping bowl of quinoa salad with tomatoes, olives and fresh herbs
Easy Quinoa Salad
1,534 Ratings
Greek Quinoa Salad
13 Ratings
Chickpea Quinoa Mock Tuna Salad
1 Rating
Lemony Quinoa with Chickpeas and Huckleberries
2 Ratings
close up view of a Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad garnished with fresh basil in a black bowl with a wooden spoon
Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad
47 Ratings
Quinoa Vegetable Salad
151 Ratings
Pantry Curried Quinoa with Garbanzo Beans and Roasted Peppers
55 Ratings
Quinoa and Black Bean Bliss
13 Ratings
Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad
551 Ratings
Cranberry Lentil and Quinoa Salad
55 Ratings
Quinoa Salad with Dried Fruit and Nuts
88 Ratings
Mexican Quinoa Salad
6 Ratings
Healthy Quinoa Salad
7 Ratings
Spicy Quinoa, Bean, and Pepper Salad
3 Ratings
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
605 Ratings