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Mexican Quinoa Salad | Black Beans and Corn

Published: Aug 11, 2018 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Angela Allison · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Mexican Quinoa Salad with black beans and corn
Mexican Quinoa Salad with black beans and corn

Mexican Quinoa is a super healthy and flavorful side dish recipe that easy to make. Perfect healthy side for taco night or can be a burrito bowl with grilled chicken.

Mexican Quinoa with black beans and corn

Mexican Quinoa is a great alternative to traditional Mexican rice. This protein and fiber-packed dish is a great side dish or fill a bowl with it and add chicken for a delicious burrito bowl making meal prep easy.

mexican quinoa salad on a wood board with lemon, avocado and green onion

Moreover, this is a great recipe to include in your weekly meal prep. It is super healthy and full of protein. Plus, the longer it sits the better it gets. So make a batch on Sunday and have a quick and healthy lunch dish all week.

I personally love having a quinoa salad in the fridge for the week. Some of my other quinoa salads include Red Quinoa Beet Salad which uses store-bought vacuum sealed beets. I also love simple and quick Easy Vegetable Quinoa Salad that incorporates the veggies and beans of your choice.

How to Make Mexican Quinoa

The recipe and instructions couldn’t be simpler. Just cook the quinoa, allow to cool slightly, then toss all ingredients together… done! Make-ahead and refrigerate. Works great served cold or a room temperature.

grains, black beans, corn, and cheese in a bowl

Mexican Quinoa is great to include as a side dish for a barbecue as well. Tasty and full of flavor, this healthy side would also be great to serve along with hamburgers for tailgating or a football game.

So, if you’re looking to make your own taco seasoning rather than using the store bought, check out this easy homemade taco seasoning recipe.

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So easy and make-ahead, you are going to love serving this dish. And you can feel good about serving healthy, protein-filled food. Enjoy!

Mexican Quinoa with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar with a cheese quesadilla

For more delicious and healthy make-ahead side dishes, check out my Farro Tabbouleh Salad (goes great with grilled chicken) or my Mediterranean-Style Curried Couscous.

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Mexican Quinoa

Mexican Quinoa is a healthy side-dish that uses traditional Mexican flavors. Great side for taco night or or use as a burrito filling along with grilled chicken. 
5 from 6 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Angela Allison

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tomatoes, diced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (like McCormicks)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce to simmer and cook for 15 minutes until al dente. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, add cooled quinoa, corn, black beans, green onions, cheese, and tomatoes. Toss gently to combine. Add in olive oil, taco seasoning, salt, and lemon juice, and toss to combine. Taste for seasonings. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

This dish can be served cold or at room temperature. Great make-ahead side dish that’s great for meal prep too. 

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal
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  1. Julie

    July 02, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    What fantastic flavors in this Mexican quinoa. Love the black beans and corn in it too.

    Reply
  2. Beth

    July 02, 2021 at 5:34 pm

    5 stars
    I’ve never been much of quinoa fan, but this was absolutely delicious and so flavorful! My hubby and I absolutely loved this recipe. Can’t wait to make this again!

    Reply
  3. Jeannette

    July 02, 2021 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Colourful bowls are always a treat because kids find it super exciting! Love how it’s easy and healthy!

    Reply
  4. Pam

    July 02, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    I would have never thought of using quinoa with Mexican flavors but they work perfectly together.

    Reply
  5. Anaiah

    July 02, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    5 stars
    I ate this mexican quinoa salad as is and it was so delicious! It kept me feeling full without feeling heavy. Perfect lunch!

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