Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Dressing:; 5 Tablespoons lime juice (3 limes); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 whole garlic clove minced; 1/4 cup cilantro (optional not included in nutritional value); 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 tsp black pepper ground; For the Salad:; 1 1/2 cups red quinoa (I have used regular (light tan) also); 1 Tbsp salt; 1 can (14 oz) or 2 cups black beans; 1 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen about 2 ears); 1 yellow sweet bell pepper finely chopped; 1 red sweet bell pepper finely chopped; 1 whole jalapeno chili seeded and minced (optional not included in nutritional value); 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (opt - not included in nutritional value); 1/4 cup green onions or scallions

Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

Dressing:5 Tablespoons lime juice (3 limes)1 teaspoon salt1 whole garlic clove, minced1/4 cup cilantro (optional, not included in nutritional value)1 tsp ground cumin1/3 cup olive oil1/2 tsp black pepper, groundFor the Salad:1 1/2 cups red quinoa (I have used regular (light tan) also)1 Tbsp salt1 can (14 oz) or 2 cups, black beans1 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, about 2 ears)1 yellow sweet bell pepper, finely chopped1 red sweet bell pepper, finely chopped1 whole jalapeno chili, seeded and minced (optional, not included in nutritional value)1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro (opt - not included in nutritional value)1/4 cup green onions or scallions

Directions

For the dressing: Combine ingredients, whisk together and set aside.

For the salad: Cook the quinoa with your favorite method (add the 1 Tbsp salt to the water when you cook it), allow to cool. Toss together the quinoa and remaining ingredients.

Stir dressing, drizzle over salad, toss to coat.

Can be made one day ahead to allow the flavors to meld.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SALLY1346.

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving

Calories: 413.9
Total Fat: 15.5 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 781.5 mg
Total Carbs: 59.5 g
Dietary Fiber: 10.0 g
Protein: 13.2 g

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