Thursday, June 21, 2012

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn


Ingredients:
1 cup dry quinoa
1-2 cups cooked black beans
1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
2-3 cooked ears of corn
5 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeno, minced
salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:
1. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions.

2. Cut the corn kernels from the cob and place them in a bowl. Add the jalapeno, cilantro, green onions, cherry tomatoes and black beans. Add the cooked quinoa.

3. Prepare the dressing, whisking with a fork. Add to the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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