Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Veggies

Quinoa-Salad-with-Black-Beans-and-Veggies
A fresh lively salad for summer meals.

Ingredients

 1 cup quinoa
 2 cups water
 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, fresh, or canned)
 2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained
 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
 ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
 ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
 4 tablespoons lime juice
 2 teaspoons Spike seasoning
 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili or chili powder
 2 tablespoons olive oil, (more if desired)
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20
minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.

2

If using frozen corn, run under warm water to thaw. If using canned corn, drain thoroughly before adding to salad.

3

In a large serving bowl, combine corn, black beans, red bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro. Mix in cooled quinoa.

4

Add remaining ingredients and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8

Note: For a creamy taste, add one medium diced ripe avocado.

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Ingredients

 1 cup quinoa
 2 cups water
 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, fresh, or canned)
 2 cups cooked black beans, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained
 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
 ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
 ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
 4 tablespoons lime juice
 2 teaspoons Spike seasoning
 2 teaspoons ground cumin
 1 teaspoon ground ancho chili or chili powder
 2 tablespoons olive oil, (more if desired)
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 15 to 20
minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.

2

If using frozen corn, run under warm water to thaw. If using canned corn, drain thoroughly before adding to salad.

3

In a large serving bowl, combine corn, black beans, red bell pepper, green onion, and cilantro. Mix in cooled quinoa.

4

Add remaining ingredients and toss well to combine. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Serves 8

Note: For a creamy taste, add one medium diced ripe avocado.

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Veggies