Low Sodium Chipotle Salad
Elevate your salad game with the vibrant and heart-healthy Low Sodium Chipotle Salad, a perfect choice for those seeking bold flavors without the excess salt. This nutrient-packed dish combines fluffy quinoa, protein-rich no-salt-added black beans, sweet corn kernels, and juicy cherry tomatoes, all paired with the creamy richness of avocado and the zest of freshly chopped cilantro. The smoky chipotle chili powder and earthy cumin infuse the tangy lime and olive oil dressing with irresistible depth, creating a harmony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Ready in just 35 minutes, this low-sodium, vegetarian-friendly salad makes an ideal meal prep option or a crowd-pleasing side dish, served fresh or chilled.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 can No-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 4 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.
Remove the quinoa from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or chipotle chili powder to taste.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1724 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1434 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.7 g | 178% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 63.8 g | 128% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3500 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
