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With Salt and Wit

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14 May 27, 2014 Gluten Free

Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad

Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad is an easy and nutritious, nutty salad packed with red pepper and lime. It is perfect to pair with grilled chicken and make ahead!

Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad is an easy and nutritious, nutty salad packed with red pepper and lime. It is perfect to pair with grilled chicken and make ahead!

It’s Monday Tuesday and we are talkin’ salads.

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

Nevermind the fact that I am joining the National Salad Month a tad bit late, but you shouldn’t hold that against the deliciousness that is going on with this Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad.

Salads that lack any form of lettuce and have a grain as that star, are one of my favorite salads to make as they are easy to prepare, you can add just about anything you desire and the flavor intensifies over time. Read as, a big win!

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

I realized that when you put a large bowl of just quinoa in front of a male, they resemble a 5 year old pushing around their vegetables, dreading the fact that they actually have to consume them before getting up from the table. After this occurrence happening one too many times, I started to add mix in’s to amp up the flavor. And magically, the salad starting disappearing faster and faster as I added more goodness into the bowl.

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

This recipe came to me as a healthier side dish for our loved Mexican night. We all know my love of salsa, nachos and margaritas! So with swimsuit season upon us, nutritious meals filled with veggies are a must. Crunchy red pepper plus bright lime and quinoa make for one delish make ahead salad that no one can resist!

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

Items I used to make this recipe:

  • Sauce Pan
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Quinoa

Serves 4th of Recipe (Roughly 1/2 Cup Cooked)

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Red Pepper and Lime Quinoa Salad

An easy and nutritious, nutty quinoa salad packed with red pepper and lime and is the perfect make ahead meal!

5 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

20 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup coconut milk (or regular milk)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp chile powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 cup packed, chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Prepare quinoa according to packages instructions, but using the coconut milk and water.
  2. Once quinoa is done cooking, remove from heat, add in red pepper, zest and juice of the 1 lime, chile powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  3. Divide among 4 plates and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

*Salad tastes great once chilled overnight and holds for many days.

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If you make this recipe, make sure to snap a photo and hashtag it #WITHSALTANDWIT. I’d love to see what you are cooking up in your kitchen!

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Categories: Gluten Free Tags: dairy free, easy, gluten free, healthy, quick, quinoa, red pepper, salad, side dish

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  1. Alli says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:45 am

    I'm pinning because Quinoa is one of my favorite side dishes. It's packed with so many good vitamins and nutrients, including protein. Your salad looks so yummy! And your pictures are great!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Thank you Alli!! I agree...its a nutrient powerhouse! I hope you enjoy it!
      Reply
  2. Christy Clark says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:03 am

    This looks so fresh and light. Perfect for summer. I love your photography. I am going to Pin this so I can remember to try it.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Oh thank you Christy! I agree...this dish is perfect for summer and won't weigh you down! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  3. Del's cooking twist says

    May 27, 2014 at 6:37 am

    Easy and colorful quinoa salad. I need to try it! And your pictures are amazing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:52 pm

      Oh thank you! I hope you do and love it!
      Reply
  4. christine says

    May 27, 2014 at 10:32 am

    This look so delicious! I can't wait to give this recipe a try. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Oh please let me know how it turns out for you! And thanks for stopping by!!
      Reply
  5. Jodie says

    May 27, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I love all these flavors! Definitely worth a try!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:54 pm

      That makes two of us, Jodie! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  6. Liz says

    May 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    I love, love quinoa salads...and I get that look from my hubby even when I add good stuff to mine! But, no worries, as I'm happy to have it all to myself....and I love the sound of your Mexican inspired version. I can see adding avocados, corn....all sorts of veggies. Now I'm getting hungry!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      Ugh...what is it with men and 'new addition's', Liz?! But I agree with you...more for us! And I like where you are going with all the veggies! Next time :)
      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    May 27, 2014 at 2:06 pm

    Yay for grain-based salads! I love them! And can never have enough variations! This sounds delicious - with the lime... yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Yes! They never get old and such a new twist on the classic salad...sometimes I just need my carbs! Thanks for stopping by girl!
      Reply
  8. Rachel Cooks says

    May 27, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    Gorgeous photos! I love all things quinoa and this looks like it would be no exception.
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      Oh thank you Rachel!! That makes two of us :)
      Reply
  9. Kristin says

    May 27, 2014 at 5:41 pm

    Totally pinning this...It looks soooooooo yummy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 27, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Oh thank you Kristen! Hope you love it :)
      Reply
  10. tahnycooks says

    May 28, 2014 at 4:58 am

    I love the add-ins in this dish! Nobody would push this away in my household and if they did I would gladly consume it! I love that you used coconut milk, can't wait to try this quinoa recipe!
    Reply
  11. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    May 29, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    quinoa happens to be one of my favorite things to eat! This looks delicious!
    Reply
  12. Rachael says

    August 18, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    My family loved this recipe! I added some chopped mango at the last minute to sweeten up for the kids- they loved it! Thanks!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      August 19, 2014 at 6:18 am

      Oh I love hearing that Rachel! And how genius...mango?! I am going to have to do that the next time I make this!!! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out. Much appreciated!
      Reply
  13. Ellie says

    August 22, 2015 at 10:26 am

    You forgot to put "with cilantro" in the name of this recipe. :/ I wouldn't have clicked on "Quinoa and Red Pepper Salad with Lime and Cilantro."
    Reply
    • Meg says

      August 22, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Hi Ellie, I am sorry to hear you don't like cilantro but it is just a garnish so there is no need to add it. That is the beauty of cooking; its subjective to your taste!
      Reply
  14. Rachael says

    May 21, 2016 at 11:51 am

    How many calories are in this proteins, fats, things like those?! I would LOVE to log the exact facts about this! Thank you!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      May 21, 2016 at 5:42 pm

      Hi Rachel! I have updated the recipe to include the nutritional facts. Enjoy!
      Reply

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