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30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad

30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad
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Elevate your weeknight dining experience with this vibrant 30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad. Packed with seasoned quinoa, black beans, fresh veggies, and a creamy Baja dressing, this dish is a flavor-packed delight that everyone will love! Perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings, it’s not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With its colorful ingredients and customizable options, you can easily make it your own. Enjoy the convenience of meal prep while indulging in a nourishing salad that’s bursting with taste.

Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp adobo sauce
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 to 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or grapeseed oil)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime or lemon juice
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional minute.
  2. Add quinoa, vegetable broth (or water), and salt; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 15 minutes until quinoa is tender. Stir in black beans.
  3. Prepare the Baja dressing by blending Greek yogurt, neutral oil, cilantro, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl or platter, layer romaine lettuce topped with quinoa mixture and pico de gallo. Add avocado slices and drizzle with Baja dressing before serving.

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