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Mexican Salad with Jalapeño Vinaigrette

Cultural Context

Originating from the vibrant kitchens of Mexico, this salad showcases the fresh produce and bold flavors characteristic of Mexican cuisine. Traditionally enjoyed as a side dish, it reflects the country's love for fresh ingredients and zesty dressings. Today, variations abound worldwide, with many incorporating different proteins or grains to suit diverse dietary preferences.

MexicanMXside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon honey mustard
pinch of sea salt
pinch of black pepper
1 can black beans
12 ounces frozen corn (thawed)
0.5 red onion (diced)
0.5 red bell pepper
0.5 green pepper
avocado

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano offers similar heat, while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

queso fresco

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cotija cheese

Feta provides a lower-fat option, while cotija is often less expensive.

1

Pour 2 cups of vegetable stock into a pan.

2

Rinse 1 cup of quinoa in a sieve to remove bitterness.

3

Combine quinoa with the vegetable stock and bring to a boil.

4

Boil for about 15 minutes or until all stock is absorbed.

5

In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons diced fresh jalapeno, 3 tablespoons honey, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon honey mustard, a pinch of sea salt, and a pinch of black pepper.

6

Blend until well combined, leaving some pieces of jalapeno visible.

7

Prepare the salad by dicing half a red onion, and chopping half of a red bell pepper and half of a green pepper.

8

Add 1 can of drained and rinsed black beans and 12 ounces of thawed frozen corn to the bowl.

9

Add the cooled quinoa to the salad mixture.

10

Stir everything together and pour the vinaigrette on top, stirring to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Ensalada Mexicana
Local Name: Ensalada Mexicana con Vinagreta de Jalapeño

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