Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad that is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. The zesty cilantro lime dressing adds a burst of freshness to this nutritious dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- Pinch of salt
For the Cilantro Lime Dressing:
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, with stems
- 1 scallion, end removed
- 1–2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 cup plain unsweetened plant-based yogurt or extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of one lime
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cucumber, deseeded and chopped
Instructions
- Cook Quinoa: Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Fluff cooked quinoa and let it cool.
- Make Cilantro Lime Dressing: In a food processor or blender, combine cilantro, scallion, garlic, yogurt, lime juice and zest, coriander, vinegar, and maple syrup. Blend until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix quinoa, white beans, red onion, and cucumber.
- Add Dressing: Pour the cilantro lime dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad, Quinoa Salad, Cilantro Lime Dressing, Healthy Salad
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