Quick Southwest Quinoa Salad - A Tasty Mexican-Inspired Dish

Name: Quick Southwest Quinoa Salad - A Tasty Mexican-Inspired Dish
Ingredients: Roughly 2 teaspoons (a splash) of olive oil; A couple of fresh garlic cloves, minced finely; 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed well until no cloudiness remains; 1 and 3/4 cups of vegetable broth with reduced sodium (or just water if you’d like); A cup of drained sweet corn from the can; A single 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained; One crunchy red bell pepper, chopped up small; A bunch of green onions, thinly sliced; A couple of tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro (or more if you’re a fan); Juice squeezed from 1-2 limes, yielding roughly 3 tablespoons; 2 tablespoons of a good olive oil; About 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness; 1 teaspoon of chili powder for some heat; Half a teaspoon of ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to fit your taste; Fresh guacamole or sliced avocado

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Whip up this vibrant Southwest Quinoa Salad featuring black beans, corn, and a tangy lime dressing. Ideal for lunches, picnics, or meal prep, and ready in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Roughly 2 teaspoons (a splash) of olive oil
A couple of fresh garlic cloves, minced finely
1 cup of quinoa, rinsed well until no cloudiness remains
1 and 3/4 cups of vegetable broth with reduced sodium (or just water if you’d like)
A cup of drained sweet corn from the can
A single 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained
One crunchy red bell pepper, chopped up small
A bunch of green onions, thinly sliced
A couple of tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro (or more if you’re a fan)
Juice squeezed from 1-2 limes, yielding roughly 3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons of a good olive oil
About 1 tablespoon of honey for sweetness
1 teaspoon of chili powder for some heat
Half a teaspoon of ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to fit your taste
Fresh guacamole or sliced avocado