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Colorful and nutritious rainbow quinoa salad with a variety of fresh vegetables and a tangy dressing.

Rainbow Quinoa Salad

A colorful, flavorful salad packed with 17 different plants, yogurt, and two types of beans, promoting gut health and overall wellness.
Author Sarah Cobacho (plantbaes.com)
PREP TIME15 minutes
TOTAL TIME15 minutes
Servings 4
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired
Keyword 20 mins or less, avocado, black beans, cilantro (coriander), cucumber, Easy Lunch, garlic, gut health, high-fiber, jalapeño, lime, Nutrient-Rich, onions, quinoa, soy yogurt, spinach, tomato

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 red capsicum, diced
  • 1 yellow capsicum, diced
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1.5 cups black beans
  • 1.5 cups kidney beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 0.5 red onions, finely diced
  • 2 chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 1 avocado

Dressing

  • 0.5 cup soy yogurt
  • 0.5 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 4 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 garlic cloves
  • 5 roasted jalapeno slices (optional)
  • 1 pinch sea salt flakes

Instructions

  • Add the quinoa, capsicums, cucumber, beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and avocado to a large bowl.
  • For the dressing, add the soy yogurt, cilantro, baby spinach, lime juice, cumin powder, garlic clove, jalapeno slices (if using), and a pinch of salt to a blender. Process until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine. Serve and enjoy this nutrient-rich, gut-friendly meal.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 510kcal | Carbohydrates 73g | Protein 22g | Fat 17g | Sodium 645mg | Fiber 21g | Vitamin A 169IU | Vitamin C 102mg | Calcium 189mg | Iron 6mg