30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad

Name: 30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped red onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Tbsp. adobo sauce ((from a can of chipotle chiles)); 1 tsp. chili powder; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 cup dry (uncooked) quinoa; 1 cup vegetable broth (sub water); 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 6 to 8 cups chopped romaine (or lettuce of choice); 1/2 cup prepared pico de gallo; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; Tortillas chips for serving (optional); 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup neutral oil (such as avocado or grapeseed oil); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime or lemon juice; 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp. honey; 1/4 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. each kosher salt and black pepper

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

30 Minute Loaded Quinoa Taco Salad with Baja Dressing is a total flavor fiesta. A hearty and healthy vegetarian taco salad that won't leave you missing the meat!

Updated at: Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:30:44 GMT