quinoa pico salad

Name: Quinoa Pico Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) quinoa, uncooked; 1 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/2 - red onion, chopped; 3 - green onions, chopped; 4 - roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 can(s) black beans, drained; 2 - cobs of corn, kernels removed; 1 - hatch chile pepper, chopped; 1 - red bell pepper, chopped; 2 - limes, juiced; 1 teaspoon(s) sea salt; 1 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/2 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped

(1 RATING)

37 Pinches 1 Photo

Lindsey Cook

Dallas, TX

Updated on Oct 27, 2011

I made variations of this salad all summer. Recently, I took it to a pot luck and had everyone asking me for the recipe. Since it has always been one of those "a little of this, a little of that" recipes, I decided I should probably try to write some of it down. Friends definitely loved this one. For full post see: http://lindscooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/party-favorite.html

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method ---

yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 - red onion, chopped
3 - green onions, chopped
4 - roma tomatoes, chopped
1 can black beans, drained
2 - cobs of corn, kernels removed
1 - hatch chile pepper, chopped
1 - red bell pepper, chopped
2 - limes, juiced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped

How To Make quinoa pico salad

Step 1

Add water to a sauce pan. Bring water to a boil, add in quinoa and let simmer until water is completely absorbed.

Step 2

While quinoa is simmering, chop your vegetables. Add chopped vegetables to a bowl and pour in cooked quinoa.
Step 3

Add lime juice, salt, and spices. Adjust spices to taste. Garnish with cilantro.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes