Southwestern Quinoa Salad

A bit spicy and packed with protein. Sometimes I add grilled chicken to make it a meal.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quinoa, uncooked
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄3 cup chopped tomato
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
• 1⁄2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup seedless cucumber, diced

• Dressing

• 1  chipotle chile in adobo
• 2  tablespoons light sour cream
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons cumin
• 3⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
3. Mix cooled quinoa with vegetables and beans.
4. Blend dressing ingredients in blender until smooth.
5. Mix dressing with quinoa.
6. Chill and serve.