Photo: Anna Pelzer
Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
10 ingredients
5 min + 15 min
4
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Southwestern Quinoa Salad highlights the best flavors of summer: a mix of black beans, corn and tomatoes atop a bed of quinoa, tossed in a homemade creamy avocado dressing.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
798
Calories
40g
Protein
28g
Fat
107g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Avocado | 1 medium (150g) | 240 |
| Quinoa | 1 cup cooked (185g) | 222 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 can Quinoa
- 1 can (15 Ounce Can) Black Beans, Drained And Well Rinsed
- 2 whole (15-ounce Can) Corn Kernels, Drained And Well Rinsed
- ½ whole Tomatoes, Diced
- ½ cups FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1 Tablespoon Avocado, Peeled And Pit Removed
- 1 teaspoon Plain Yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice Or Lime Juice
Directions
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By tastykitchen ·
Recipe sourced from
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