janapada (country)
Southwestern
Quinoa Salad Bowl

The Southwest just became Ayurvedic with this sattvic dish. Cumin is a tridoshic spice that enhances digestion, improves nutrient absorption, and helps flush out toxins. It can even reduce gas caused by beans—which may be why it’s a staple in every legume-rich cuisine.

SERVES 1

¹⁄₂ cup cooked quinoa

¹⁄₂ cup cooked black beans

1 cup baby spinach

4 cherry tomatoes, halved (replace with steamed baby beets for Pitta)

¹⁄₂ red bell pepper, diced (replace with zucchini for Pitta)

¹⁄₄ cup non-GMO corn kernels

¹⁄₄ avocado, sliced

2 tbsp Cumin Lime Dressing

toppings: pumpkin seeds, sliced scallion (omit for Pitta), fresh cilantro

1 Spread quinoa in a wide bowl and add black beans, spinach, peppers, corn, tomatoes, and avocado.

2 Drizzle with dressing and top with pumpkin seeds, sliced scallion, and cilantro.

Six Tastes

sweet quinoa, corn, avocado	sour lime (dressing), tomato
salty sea salt (dressing)	bitter spinach, cilantro
pungent scallion, bell pepper, cumin (dressing)	astringent black beans

Southwestern Quinoa Salad Bowl