Description
Super-wholesome warm quinoa salad is jam-packed with nutrients. High in protein and iron.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup dry quinoa (such as Quinta®)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil
- lime juice
- kosher salt
- pepper
- and cumin in a large serving bowl.
- Bring water
- quinoa
- and kosher salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low
- cover
- and simmer until quinoa is tender
- 15 to 20 minutes.
- Place cooked quinoa into the serving bowl with dressing. Add black beans
- corn
- red bell pepper
- red onion
- and cilantro. Combine with a large spoon or wide spatula. Serve immediately.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4