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Amazing Mexican Quinoa Salad

An extremely yummy, spicy, Mexican quinoa salad that will keep in the fridge for up to a week! My kids in university love packing this up for their lunch. You have everything you need for a very healthy meal in one dish! Substitute barley for the brown rice if desired. Turtle beans can be substituted for kidney beans.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: Not available

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can corn
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  1. Mix quinoa, pinto beans, kidney beans, corn, red onion, brown rice, red bell pepper, and cilantro together in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
  2. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover bowl with a lid and refrigerate until flavors blend, at least 2 hours.
  3. Stir salad again before serving.

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