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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."

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (57)

What to Drink?
	Seabreeze
	Special Lemonade

Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
2 Hrs 40 Min

Servings (Help)

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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

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
When the quinoa is cold, fluff with a spoon, and gently fold in the cilantro, avocados, and cheese.