# Southwest Bean and Quinoa Salad

A southwest bean and quinoa salad that is super affordable and delicious, perfect for meal prep.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 123 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Salad
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cup dry quinoa
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can red beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 small zucchini
- 1 bell pepper
- 0.5 red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 4 oz cotija cheese
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 squeeze honey or agave nectar
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper

## Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa and cook according to package directions. Rinse under cold water to cool.
2. Combine cooked quinoa, drained beans, corn, diced zucchini, diced bell pepper, diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese in a large bowl.
3. In a small jar, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey or agave, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

## Equipment

- can opener
- strainer
- rice cooker
- knife
- cutting board
- small bowl
- large bowl
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- small jar

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@emilyeatsthings/video/7343749591810149678?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7426552374535489054
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cf71791a-d64d-4fbf-b36d-20e323dc5437
- Extracted: 2025-01-18

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