Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Enjoy this new Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad. It’s made with just 5 ingredients and done in 2 easy steps. With pinto beans, tomatoes, and onions, this vegan and gluten free salad is an amazing and delicious Mexican delight.

I have a thing for Mexican inspired food, no secret. Contentedness Cooking is full with amazingly tasty recipes, like my most recent Mexican Fiesta Cauliflower Rice.

Or maybe you got a soft spot for my Vegan Cheese Quesadillas, Vegan Cream Cheese Taquitos, or the Quinoa Taco Salad [vegan, gf].

Oh yes, you get the picture friends. There is much more to discover here, so head over to the search bar or the recipe category and join me in my love for Mexican food.

This new Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad is done in no time.  This is the way to go when you need a quick weeknight dinner or any other time when you need something healthy fast.

And I can happily confirm with just 5 ingredients and 2 easy steps, this is a time saver, flavorful, cheesy, healthy, drool worthy, a new modern addiction, ideal for potlucks, parties when you in need to bring some food.

And best of all: it’s absolutely delicious.

I hope you are hooked now and  come with me into the kitchen. Then we start doing it together. Shall we?

I think it’s time to start, so cook the quinoa according the manufacturer’s directions.

While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the Mexican Cheese Dip according the directions. Pro tip: if you want to save time, just prepare this the night before.

Last and next: Chop the tomatoes, mix with quinoa. Follow with draining the pinto beans and add them to the tomato-quinoa mix.

Pour a good amount of Mexican Cheese Dip over it, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with cilantro. The cilantro is optional but I highly recommend it. You are done!

Enjoy straight from the bowl or divide into small portions.

What is so great is that you can enjoy this salad plain just for itself as a quick weeknight dinner, lunch at work, or bring it to a get together, potlucks, or other festive arrangements. Awesome to prepare this in advance.

But it’s also delicious as a side, for example with Thai Green Curry Meatballs, the White Bean Meatballs Italian Style, or maybe an amazing Falafel.

Ever wondered How to Make Falafel with Turmeric? See and learn how to make it for a more filling and satisfying plant based meal.

That’s all you need. Neat, huh? I know you will love it. It’s simple, it’s homemade, it’s just plain good.

Get the ultimate flavor experience with my Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad

As you read above, I told you that you can optionally garnish the Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad with cilantro. And while it’s optional, friends, I highly recommend it.

The reason is not only because it is an amazing flavor contrast to the quinoa and beans, and adds a fresh note.

No, there is also an health benefit to this amazing herb.

Do you know that cilantro may have the ability to get rid of oxidative stress? No joke, because it includes so many antioxidants and they make sure to take care about it.

But we’re not finished here. Are you troubled by bad sleep?

Here you go, this show star calms your nerves. So whenever your mind is spinning, it de-oxidizes which leads you to better sleep, lower blood sugar levels, and soothes skin irritations.

You see and feel it’s the ultimate extra for you. Just by garnishing my Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Rice.

Up for more information? Check “The Health Benefits of Cilantro“.

Make a big bowl and try it, as always I’m happy to see a tag on Instagram or Facebook.

Snap a picture and let me know. So many possibilities to enjoy this Mexican Fiesta Quinoa Salad, can’t wait to see what you’re coming up with.

Let’s talk, see you soon, Florian.