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Quinoa a la Mexicana

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Quinoa cherry tomatoes avocados and cucumbers on a serving platter with a spoon.
Photo by Travis Rainey, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

This refreshing and flavorful, protein-rich salad brings in some of the flavors of the traditional salsa Mexicana that’s often served alongside grilled fish. Blackened green onions are transformed into a smooth and herbaceous dressing with lime juice, cilantro, and avocado oil. The lightly salted cucumbers, blistered tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a touch of crispy quinoa and lime zest make this the salad you want on repeat. No greens needed. 

This Quinoa a la Mexicana recipe was medically reviewed by Meghan Goodman, MS, RDN, CDCES, CDN as a part of this heart-healthy recipes collection. Talk to your care provider about whether it’s right for you.

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