Mexican Quinoa Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

Mexican Quinoa Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing

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This colorful, one-dish salad has so many vibrant components that it will make everyone in the family happy. Arrange your kids’ favorite items on their plates—tender chicken, cubes of creamy...

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Cooking tools:

  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Pot
  • Kitchen towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Stove
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Can opener
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) package Applegate Naturals Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
  • 4 scallions, trimmed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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