Simple Way to Mexican Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes

Black Bean, Corn, And Quinoa Salad

Name: Simple Way to Mexican Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings

A tasty quinoa salad with fresh corn, avocado, shredded monterey jack cheese and herbs!

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Recipe Summary Black Bean, Corn, And Quinoa Salad

This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Ingredients | Mexican Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup uncooked quinoa

1 cup frozen corn

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

lime, zested

½ teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons avocado oil

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 small red onion, chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.

Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

If you want to add in more color, try using a combination of white and red quinoa.

You can also use Trader Joe's(R) Frozen Roasted Corn for added flavor.

Info | Mexican Quinoa Quinoa Salad Recipes

prep: 15 mins cook: 20 mins additional: 5 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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