{"id":27727,"date":"2019-03-12T09:29:06","date_gmt":"2019-03-12T13:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/?p=27727"},"modified":"2023-02-20T14:20:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-20T19:20:33","slug":"zesty-latin-quinoa-salad-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enrilemoine.com\/en\/2019\/03\/12\/zesty-latin-quinoa-salad-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Zesty Latin Quinoa Salad + VIDEO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This zesty Latin quinoa salad is one of my favorite lunches these days. Fresh and colorful, I simply adore that this salad is made out of quinoa as the main ingredient. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It also comes with a variety of colorful ingredients. Combined, they make this zesty quinoa salad an explosion of Latin flavors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Latin Quinoa Salad: A Feast of Flavors and Colors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Abundant fresh cilantro leaves, red bell pepper, jalape\u00f1o, red onion… All these ingredients, finely chopped, are complemented with black beans and sweet corn kernels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I jazz this salad with a zesty dressing to make it more appealing. I create a delicious citrusy vinaigrette by combining lime zest and juice with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and pink salt from the Himalayas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This zesty Latin quinoa salad makes a protein-packed lunch at home or on the go. It\u2019s also a nice appetizer or a side dish to pair with poultry, fish, or beef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Quinoa a Superfood?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes! Quinoa is a superfood! Quinoa is not only high in fiber (it contains 16 grams of fiber for every 100 grams.) It’s also high in protein (15 grams per 100 grams). Quinoa is rich in amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including vitamins B and iron, potassium, calcium, and phosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love quinoa because it\u2019s gluten-free, packed with fiber and protein, and very satisfying. But I love quinoa the most because it\u2019s like a neutral vehicle to transport all the flavors and textures of whatever ingredients in a myriad of combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Zesty Latin Quinoa Salad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make this salad you’ll need a couple of kitchen tools and ingredients you can easily find online through my Amazon Affiliate Program, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n