Quina Black Bean Salad

by - July 20, 2015






This salad is delicious and makes a lot. This dish provides a complete protein and can stand alone as a luncheon or light supper entrée. 


Ingredient
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin 
  • 1 Tbsp.sea salt (or Himalayan salt) 
  • 1/3 cup olive oil 
  • 2 cans black beans, (15-oz. ea.) drained, rinsed 
  • 4 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar 
  • Ground black pepper (to taste; optional) 
  • 4 cups water 
  • 2 cups dry quinoa, rinsed 
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped  
  • 1 medium orange bell pepper, finely chopped 
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper, finely chopped 
  • 10-oz. bag frozen corn, thawed 
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped


Directions
  1. Combine lime juice, cumin, and salt in a medium bowl;whisk to blend.
  2. Slowly add oil, while whisking constantly. Set aside.
  3. Combine beans, vinegar, and pepper (if desired) in a medium bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  4. Bring water to a boil in medium saucepan over high heat.
  5. Add quinoa. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all water has been absorbed. Remove from heat. Cool for 15 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Place cooled quinoa in a large bowl. Fluff with a fork.
  7. Add bell peppers, corn, cilantro, bean mixture, and dressing;toss gently to blend

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