Low Sodium Chipotle Salad

Elevate your healthy eating routine with this vibrant Low Sodium Chipotle Salad, a flavor-packed, heart-friendly dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious. Featuring a base of fluffy quinoa, this protein-rich salad is loaded with colorful ingredients like fresh corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy red bell peppers. Rinsed black beans add fiber without added salt, while zesty lime juice, smoky chipotle chili powder, and fragrant cumin create a bold, Southwest-inspired dressing. Perfectly balanced and low in sodium, this salad is a refreshing option for meal prep, potlucks, or a light lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a versatile dish that’s bursting with flavor in every bite.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can No-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Corn kernels, fresh or frozen
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 4 stalks Green onions, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons Lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Chipotle chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any bitterness.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed.

Step 3

Remove the quinoa from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chipotle chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or chipotle chili powder to taste.

Step 8

Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1947.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1724.3

Total Fat 68.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1433.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.4g
Protein 63.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 372.9mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 3500.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.2%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 51.7%