Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad RECIPE

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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 370.7
  • Total Fat: 13.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 210.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 55.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.0 g
  • Protein: 10.6 g

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Introduction

This substantial salad offers a healthy balance of vegetables and protein. It provides a wide range of textures, colors, and seasonings. This substantial salad offers a healthy balance of vegetables and protein. It provides a wide range of textures, colors, and seasonings.

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups quinoa1 1/2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained1 1/2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar1 1/2 cups cooked corn (fresh, canned or frozen)1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped4 scallions, chopped1 tsp. garlic, minced fine1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped fine1/3 cup fresh lime juice1/2 tsp. salt1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve under cold running water until water runs clear. Put quinoa in a pot with 2 1/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool.

While quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl toss beans with vinegar and salt and pepper to taste.

Add beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, cayenne and coriander to the quinoa. Toss well.

In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and add oil in a stream while whisking. Drizzle over salad and toss well with salt and pepper. Salad may be made a day ahead and refrigerated, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

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    Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
    Wow. WOW! This was absolutely delicious. Peppy flavor with the lime, vinegar, cayenne - did not need ANY extra salt, which is great on our low-sodium diet. It did make a LOT but we will enjoy for days. BTW: Fresh coriander is AKA cilantro. I had parsley so used that instead. Will do an encore! - 10/6/07


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    Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    This is a very good salad but I add some sundried tomatoes, pumpkin seeds, oregano and chipotle powder to spice it up. - 1/15/09


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    10 of 11 people found this review helpful
    I love this salad, it is delecious, festive and good for you, what more can you ask of food! - 1/24/09


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    Incredible!
    10 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I have made this several times now and everytime it is a huge hit. I recently made this for company and they immediately asked for the recipe. I simply love this recipe. - 6/5/08


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    Incredible!
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    I added a little salsa to it and canned chicken and spinach. It was delicious! - 8/11/08