Southwest Quinoa Salad

by | Jul 13, 2020

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked organic quinoa (you can cook the quinoa in chicken stock to add a bit more flavor)
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn, fresh ideally but canned works! 
  • 1 cup red bell pepper 
  • ¼ cup green scallions (diced)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 50 grams Organic olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa well in a fine mesh strainer for a few minutes.  Cook according to package directions.
  2. When quinoa is done fluff with a fork and transfer to a large bowl and allow it to cool completely.
  3. Whisk together the dressing; lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, black pepper and salt in a small bowl.
  4. When the quinoa is cooled, add black beans, corn, red pepper, scallions, and cilantro.
  5. Stir in the dressing and toss well to coat.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
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