Go Back
Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Total Time 1 hour
Course Salad, Side
Cuisine Southwestern

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa cooked according to package directions (you can cook quinoa in either water or chicken stock to add a little more flavor)
  • 14 oz. can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 14 oz. can corn drained
  • 1/2 large red bell pepper
  • 4 green onions, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • juice from 2 limes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook 1 cup quinoa according to package directions. Rinse it first. To do this, just place the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under water for a few minutes.
  • When the quinoa is done cooking, fluff it with a fork, transfer it to a large bowl, and allow it to cool completely (about 15 minutes).
  • In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, black pepper and salt.
  • When the quinoa has cooled, add in black beans, corn, red bell pepper, chopped green onions, and cilantro.
  • Stir in dressing and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.