Looking for more fresh salads and quinoa recipes? Try my Slow Cooker Enchilada Quinoa, Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats, the Best Kale Salad, Mediterranean Salad with Greek Salad Dressing, and Smoked Salmon Salad recipes.
For the Quinoa Salad Dressing
Lime Juice: You will want to use fresh lime juice for the best flavor! Olive Oil: A little bit of olive oil adds the fat needed to balance out all of the flavors in the salad and the dressing. Honey: Honey adds a hint of sweetness, but not too much! Cumin & Chipotle Chili Powder: Cumin and chipotle chili powder season the dressing and enhance the flavors of the rest of the ingredients. Chipotle chili powder is slightly spicier than regular chili powder.
Expert Tips
Chill the quinoa before making the salad! For the best flavor, you will want the quinoa to be cooked and chilled (or at least at room temperature) prior to assembling the salad. Serve alongside a protein! This quinoa salad is amazing on its own, but you can make it a full meal by serving alongside some grilled chicken. Top it off with avocado, guacamole, or salsa! These southwestern flavors go amazingly together! For a vegan friendly salad, omit the feta and replace the honey with maple syrup!
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So Easy to Make: Not only is this recipe super tasty, it is also so easy to make. You only need 15 minutes for this recipe to come together! The best part is all of the ingredients are pantry staples that you probably already have on hand. The Dressing of Dreams: The flavors in this quinoa salad with feta are Mexican-inspired with corn and black beans. That is why the sweet, tangy and spicy dressing pairs so perfectly. Homemade dressing is always tastier than any of the store-bought stuff, so I highly recommend using the dressing recipe provided for this salad!
