quinoa, black bean, corn and cilantro salad
I LOVE quinoa and this recipe is definately a keeper. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup cilantro, fresh
- 1 medium lime
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (15 oz)
- 5 ounces cotija cheese crumbled(you can substitue another if you wish)
- 1/2 box grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 medium fresh jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, finely diced (this will not be hot without seeds and ribs)
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make quinoa, black bean, corn and cilantro salad
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Step 1In a med microwaveable bowl place quinoa and water, cover tightly with saran wrap and cook on high in microwave for 11 minutes, DO NOT OPEN let set 10 minutes.
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Step 2sqeeze lime juice into a med bowl, add olive oil and then add all the rest of the ingredients and toss gently.
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Step 3after the ten minutes remove cover from quinoa and fluff with a fork to help cool. When the quinoa is at room temp combine with the other ingredients, toss well then chill until ready to serve.
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Category:
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Category:
Other Salads
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Healthy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Keyword:
#corn
Keyword:
#beans
Keyword:
#lime
Keyword:
#cilantro
Keyword:
#black
Keyword:
#quinoa
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