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Zesty Quinoa Salad

This zesty quinoa salad is absolutely delicious! It's packed in fiber, protein and healthy fats making it a balanced and delicious meal option! Whether you are bringing this dish to a potluck, meal prepping it, or enjoying it for a delicious and healthy lunch or dinner, you will not be disappointed!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, meal prep lunch
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 391 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium pot
  • 1 Medium Skillet
  • 1 Large Salad Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Cooked Quinoa
  • 1 Cup Cherry Tomatoes Sliced
  • 1 Can of Black Beans Rinsed and Drained
  • ¼ Medium Red Onion Chopped
  • 1 Cup Frozen Roasted Corn Thawed OR 1 Can of Sweet Corn, Drained
  • 1 Bunch Cilantro Chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno Optional, Chopped
  • 8 Oz Pre-Marinated Fajita Chicken Breast Cooked and Chopped: Can also use rotisserie chicken or plain raw chicken breast and season with fajita seasoning, to taste.
  • Cup Avocado Oil
  • 1 Lime Juiced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • Salt and Pepper To Taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook your quinoa and chicken breast according to the instructions on the packaging and prepare all of your ingredients per the descriptions listed above (slice your tomatoes, chop your onions, etc).
  • Allow your quinoa to cool down, add it into a large bowl, then add in your sliced cherry tomatoes, canned rinsed and drained black beans, chopped red onions, thawed roasted corn or canned drained corn, chopped cilantro, chopped jalapenos (if using) and your cooked and chopped chicken breast.
  • In a small container, add in your avocado oil, lime juice, minced fresh garlic, salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined and then drizzle over the salad. Toss until everything is well combined, serve and enjoy or separate into glass meal prep containers and place in the fridge for up to 4 days!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 391kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 78mgPotassium: 579mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Mexican Quinoa Salad, Quinoa Salad, Zesty Quinoa Salad
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