Viral 'Cowboy Caviar'-Inspired Salad (Meal Prep)
A delightful twist on the viral Cowboy Caviar, this salad is a complete and balanced meal with edamame, quinoa, and a variety of fresh vegetables. Perfect for meal prep!
Servings
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup dry quinoa
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 cup frozen corn
- 2.5 cups frozen shelled edamame thawed
- 1.5 cups cooked black beans
- 1 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 jalapenos deseeded, diced
- 9 oz tomatoes chopped
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 avocado diced
Dressing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp monk fruit or another sugar/sweetener
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the quinoa: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly to avoid bitterness. Add to a small pot along with 1⅓ cups of water. Bring to a soft boil, reduce to low heat, and cook covered for about 12 minutes until all the water is absorbed. Remove from the stove and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the corn: To a pan on medium heat, add 1 tsp of olive oil, the smoked paprika, and corn, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing: by combining the olive oil, lime juice, oregano, monk fruit, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- If preparing in meal-prep containers, assemble the salad in the following order: dressing, black beans, edamame, quinoa, bell pepper, tomatoes, red onions, corn, jalapenos, and cilantro.
- When ready to eat, top with avocado. Shake well to mix all the ingredients and ensure they are well-coated with the dressing. Enjoy!
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Notes
Add the avocado at the last minute to prevent it from browning. A handful of crunchy tortilla chips makes a fun and tasty addition to this salad.
Edamame: Most edamame are pre-cooked when frozen and ready to be thawed and eaten. If you have not thawed them earlier in the day, cover them in boiling water for a few minutes and drain.
Nutritional Information - Per Serving
Calories 490kcal | Carbohydrates 48g | Protein 25g | Fat 17g | Sodium 412mg | Fiber 19g | Vitamin A 128IU | Vitamin C 120mg | Calcium 148mg | Iron 6mg