Name: Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 cup red quinoa; 2 cups water; 1 cup black beans (or 1 (15 oz.) can, drained); 1 ear corn, grilled and kernels cut from cob (or 1 (15.25 oz.) can, drained); 1/2 red pepper, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 green onion, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 Tbsp. olive oil; juice of 1 lime; 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (or 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder); 1 tsp. cumin; 2 tsp. hot sauce (optional); salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Description

You’ll love this yummy Corn & Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe! So easy and quick to prepare, and makes for an incredibly beautiful and delicious meal!

Ingredients

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1 cup red quinoa
2 cups water
1 cup black beans (or 1 (15 oz.) can, drained)
1 ear corn, grilled and kernels cut from cob (or 1 (15.25 oz.) can, drained)
1/2 red pepper, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 green onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 chipotle in adobo sauce, minced (or 1/2 tsp. chipotle powder)
1 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. hot sauce (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Simmer the quinoa in the water until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Mix the quinoa, black beans, corn, red pepper, jalapeno, green onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Mix the oil, lime juice, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, hot sauce (optional), salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss the salad in the dressing, and serve.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Closet Cooking