A colorful medley of diced tomatoes, cucumber, and corn against a contrasting base of black beans and white quinoa, with a final sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese on top. Lemon wedges and avocado slices artfully placed on the side further enrich the palette with their bright yellows and greens.

Mediterranean Mex Bowl

Name: Mediterranean Mex Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: quinoa, 1 cup cooked; black beans, 1 can drained and rinsed; tomatoes, 1 cup diced; cucumber, 1 cup diced; corn, 1 cup boiled; feta cheese, 1/2 cup crumbled; avocado, 1 sliced; jalapenos, 2 finely chopped; lemon, 1 juiced; extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons; cilantro or parsley, A handful chopped; salt, To taste; black pepper, To taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Chopping

Diet Friendly Mediterranean

Daily Recipe: June 19, 2024

This unique dish is a delightful fusion of Mediterranean and Mexican cultures. The fresh ingredients play a starring role, with the fiery punch of jalapenos balanced by the cooling cucumber and creamy avocado, while quinoa and black beans provide a filling, wholesome base.

Ingredients (for 2)

Quinoa - 1 cup - cooked
Black beans - 1 can - drained and rinsed
Tomatoes - 1 cup - diced
Cucumber - 1 cup - diced
Corn - 1 cup - boiled
Feta cheese - 1/2 cup - crumbled
Avocado - 1 - sliced
Jalapenos - 2 - finely chopped
Lemon - 1 - juiced
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Cilantro or parsley - A handful - chopped
Salt - To taste
Black pepper - To taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥗🥣🥄

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and corn.
Step 2 - 🍋🥄🌶

In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro or parsley, and chopped jalapenos. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 3 - 🥣🥗🥄

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well to combine.
Step 4 - 🥗🧀🥑

Divide the salad into two bowls. Top with the crumbled feta cheese and a few slices of avocado.
Step 5 - 🥗🍴⏰

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.

Additional

This recipe is highly versatile. For a vegan version, you can skip the feta cheese. You can also add some grilled chicken for a protein boost. It's a great way to involve kids - let them mix the salad and squeeze the lemon!