Vegan Mexican Quinoa Salad is a vibrant and healthy salad. This salad is a mixture of different flavors and fresh aromas. Fresh vegetables, quinoa, and beans are used to prepare this delicious salad. A high content of fiber and protein is present. It is a simple vegan recipe. Prepare this amazing salad with items that are already available at home. It gives a crunchy, soft, and wholesome texture. Try this recipe at home. Everyone at your home will surely like its taste.
Equipment
- Small Mixing Bowl
- Food Container/ Box
- Large Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- Quinoa 3cups
- Water 1 1/2cup
- Canned Black Beans 1/2cup
- Corn 1/2cup
- Medium Bell Pepper 1
- Avocado 1
- Diced Tomatoes 1 cup
- Medium Red Onion 1/4cup
- Chopped Cilantro 1/4cup
Salad Dressing Ingredients
- Olive Oil 3tbsp
- Lemon Juice 2tbsps
- Maple Syrup 1tsp
- Cumin 1/2tsp
- Salt 1/2tsp
- Black Pepper 1/2tsp
- Cayenne, a pinch
Salad Ingredient Notes
Cooked Quinoa: Different types of quinoa are used to give a colorful and flavorful texture.
Canned Beans: They give a creamy, and light meaty flavor.
Corn: Grilled or charted corn is best.
Red Onions: Green, yellow, or red onions are used. Red Onions give a sweet and sharp flavor.
Tomatoes: It gives a tangy and sweet taste to the dish.
Maple Syrup: Substitute this ingredient with Agave Nectar or Date syrup. Adjust the sweetness level to your taste.
Instructions
- First, wash quinoa with tap water.
- In a pan, add water and boil it over medium heat for 5- 15 minutes.
- Next, add washed quinoa to this pan. Cook it for 10-15 minutes to a low flame.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, spread it on a tray.
- Now, we will prepare the salad.
- Add lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, black pepper, maple syrup, salt, and cayenne in a small mixing bowl.
- Mix all ingredients. Transfer this salad dressing to a container and shake it until it combines well.
- Set aside this container.
- Next, combine the cooked quinoa with the bell peppers, onion, avocado, corn, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Pour over the salad dressing into the bowl. Stir it well.
- Enjoy the salad.
Dish Variations
You can add different items to prepare the tasty salad like sweet potatoes, Garbanzo beans, pinto beans, vegan feta cheese, creamy avocado, cherry tomatoes, and fresh corn. All these ingredients give a refreshing, nutritious, and satisfying vibe.
Serving Ideas
This Vegan Mexican Quinoa Salad is a complete dish however you can enjoy it with other dishes like Slow cooker tofu Barbacoa, Vegan Tacos with grilled vegetables, Carnitas Tostadas, Baked Portobello mushrooms, Mexican stuffed sweet potatoes, simple mashed beans, Cauliflower steaks with Chermoula sauce, and Grilled chipotle lime tofu fajita skewers.
Tips
- Use freshly cooked, or canned quinoa.
- To make the salad colorful, add different vegetables.
- Use fresh and good-quality vegetables.
- Top the salad with different herbs like cilantro, fresh parsley, or basil leaves.
Storage Information
Refrigerator: First, pack the salad in an airtight container and refrigerate this container for 3-4 days. The taste of this salad will remain refreshed.
Freezer: Add salad to the friendly freezer boxes and freeze it for 1-2 months. Keep in mind that we will not add avocado and cilantro because they give a bitter taste to the salad. We mixed it before serving.
FAQs
Can we add different bell peppers?
You can add different colors of bell peppers like green, red, and yellow bell peppers. It will give an appealing texture to the salad.
What protein options do we add to make this salad?
Add tofu, beans, lentils, seitan, or chickpeas.
Which kind of quinoa works best for this salad?
Black quinoa, Tri-color quinoa, red quinoa, and white quinoa work best. The taste of all quinoas will be slightly different.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Size 4
Total Calories 413kcal
Carbohydrates 48g
Protein 10g
Total Fat 22g
Sugar 6g
Fiber 11g
Sodium 344mg
Iron 4mg
