Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

  • cup white quinoa
  • cup fresh corn
  • cup filtered water
  • pinch sea salt
  • can black beans
  • cup finely diced yellow pepper (or another color bell pepper)
  • cup diced tomatoes
  • cup cilantro leaves
  • DRESSING:
  • teaspoon lime zest
  • tablespoon lime juice
  • teaspoon cumin
  • teaspoon chili powder
  • tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari
  • teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Place quinoa, corn, and water in a medium saucepan with pinch of salt and bring to a boil.
  2. Simmer covered for 20 minutes over low flame.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.
  4. Fluff quinoa with fork, place in medium bowl, and stir in the black beans, veggies, dressing, and cilantro.
  5. Season with sea salt if needed. Serve this Mexican recipe warm or cold the next day.
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