Simple Salad Series
Salad #7
#SIMPLESALADSERIES
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Vegan
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Gluten free
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8 ingredients or less
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Homemade salad dressing
WHAT YOU NEED
INGREDIENTS
- quinoa
- black beans
- cucumbers
- cherry tomatoes
- fresh cilantro
- cumin seed
- dried basil
- Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- olive oil
- white wine vinegar
- lime
- cilantro
spicy option: red chili pepper flakes
PRINTABLE RECIPE
Mexican Quinoa Salad Bowl
SIMPLE SALAD SERIES
VEGAN + GLUTEN FREE
serves: 2-4
total time: 25 min
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups romaine lettuce or mixed greens kale, spinach, etc.)
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quinoa mix
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black bean topping
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dressing
Quinoa Mix:
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and pepper (to taste - I used about 1/8 teaspoon)
- optional: pinch of red chili pepper flakes
Black Bean Topping:
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into halves or quarters
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1/2 - 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing:
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2 Tablespoon olive oil
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2 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
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juice of 1 lime
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1/4 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- In rice cooker or boiling water: mix quinoa, cumin seed, basil, salt/pepper, and red chili peppers (cook time: stovetop or rice cooker instructions). Let cool.
- Mix black bean topping: black beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, and cilantro.
- Mix salad dressing and dress greens (with desired amount). Top with quinoa mix and black bean topping.
MAKE AHEAD TIP
- Make quinoa mix, black bean topping, and dressing ahead of time. Assemble when you're ready to eat!
Try other salads in our #SimpleSaladSeries!
Crispy Chickpea Kale + Spinach Salad
Mediterranean Kale Salad
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