Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad Recipe
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Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

By: SnuzzleMonkey  
"This versatile salad can be served warm in a tortilla, or as a filling for tacos and burritos."

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What to Drink?

Cocktail Seabreeze
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 2 avocados, cubed
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese

Directions

  1. Bring quinoa, water, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the lime juice, olive oil, pepper, diced tomatoes, and garbanzo beans. When the quinoa is done, stir it into the tomato mixture, then cool in refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours
  2. When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados, and cheese.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 219 | Total Fat: 11.1g | Cholesterol: 3mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by Justus&Dane's Mom 
So good - I did change up a bit to my taste. Used 2 fresh tomatoes, black beans and about 4... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2008 by incurable 
Mmmmm good! Didn't have the avocados or cheese, but loved it anyway. Would like a hundred... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2008 by SLJ6 
Delicious! More than 5 stars in my book. I also added 1 seeded and diced jalepeno for a little... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by foodbaby 
This salad is so tasty and refreshing! I don't usually like cold salads but this was terrific.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Janjelly 
I made this for a work picnic and it had turned to absolute mush by the time we all enjoyed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by chris p. Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I've made this twice and can eat the whole bowl all by myself. It's really fresh tasting even... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2008 by mommajana 
I made this according to directions..with one substitution..I could not find the cotija cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2008 by Melanie 
Outstanding! I forgot to buy cotija cheese, so I compensated by simply salting the salad to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by larkspur 
This was okay, but a little too spicy for my taste. I didn't have any avocados, since my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2009 by momofthreekids 
I made this yesterday and ate it tonight for dinner. It was so good. I added some... MORE

 
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