Lately, I've been craving spicy food. Maybe it's the weather, but I've been in the mood for summer flavors. Guacamole tops my list for yummy, summer food. But since it's maybe not such a good idea to eat nothing but guacamole, I've created this little fajita salad to cure the craving.
Start with a bed of mixed greens. Add a layer of chopped tomato, cilantro and green onion to the top. I tend to go a little crazy with cilantro because I love it so much.
Next, add 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, seasoned with garlic powder and fresh lime juice.
Cook bell peppers and any protein you like (I used chicken and shrimp) on the stovetop with a little bit of oil. Season with your favorite spices, or a fajita seasoning mixture.
Next, add the cooked peppers and protein to the top of the salad. Garnish with fresh avocado, guacamole or a little sour cream.
Serve with your favorite dressing and enjoy!
To make this super easy limeade: fill your glass with ice and club soda, then stir in sweetened lime juice and sour mix to taste! (psst! You can see my recipe for homemade sour mix here) It's light and refreshing! xo. Elsie
Reading this over lunch time is dangerous. This looks delish! I've been wanting to incorporate more salads into my diet lately so thanks a lot for sharing this! http://plantingloveseeds.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jessica | February 04, 2013 at 11:10 AM
You had me at "fajita."
Posted by: Tyler Anne Snell | February 04, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Me and my hubby are great fans of Mexican food so for sure we're going to try it soon!
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Posted by: Kasia | February 04, 2013 at 11:18 AM
That limeade looks sooooooooooooooo yummy!
really cool.
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Posted by: CELIAROSE | February 04, 2013 at 11:21 AM
lol at the second comment! Looks yummy! I've been looking for new ways to try quinoa so I'll have to give this a try!
-K
Posted by: Katie | February 04, 2013 at 11:25 AM
this looks delicious. so delicious that i think i will make a variation tonight. we are having a monday night dinner brainfart. and i've been loving quinoa and greens salads.
Posted by: erin z. | February 04, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Yum, looks delicious! I want some of those shrimp right now!
Posted by: Laura | February 04, 2013 at 11:36 AM
Oh my gosh these look so yummy!
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Posted by: Carlee | February 04, 2013 at 11:38 AM
This looks delicious!
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Posted by: melissa | February 04, 2013 at 11:40 AM
That looks so tasty.
Posted by: Flora | February 04, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Please stop eating scampi, it is only the biggest environmental villains that still are eating scampi. The consequences are huge and really bad. I love your blog you are so creative but you should use your big blog to spread the word about the consequences of eating scampi. Please!
Posted by: Lena | February 04, 2013 at 11:45 AM
I cannot wait to try that homemade limeade!
xx Kait
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Posted by: Kait @ ChickadeeSays | February 04, 2013 at 11:48 AM
Wow, this looks SO good! Now I'm definitely hungry:)
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Posted by: Stephanie May* | February 04, 2013 at 11:48 AM
what a scrummy salad - i can't wait to try it :)
Posted by: Sue | February 04, 2013 at 11:49 AM
Oh my gosh this looks amaaaazing, my kinda salad :)
Definitely will be giving that a go!
x
Posted by: Samya | February 04, 2013 at 11:49 AM
That looks yummy and I like.. When is there vegetable. Perfect- Have a nice day.
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Posted by: Denisa | February 04, 2013 at 11:51 AM
So yummy! Great post!
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Posted by: Xeana | February 04, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I love love love quinoa and have been looking for ways to incorporate it into my diet. Such a healthy superfood! I bet it makes for a tasty combo with that shrimp. Also, that limeade looks so delish :)
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Posted by: Charlie Cécile | February 04, 2013 at 11:54 AM
I have to try this! I am so addicted to quinoa. Always fun to try new recipes!
Posted by: Catherine | February 04, 2013 at 11:55 AM
I've turned into a total avocado lover! I love having a breakfast with some buns, cheese and avocado, yum! But your salad looks so delicious, too.
Posted by: Julia | February 04, 2013 at 11:55 AM