Warm Quinoa Salad

Name: Warm Quinoa Salad
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice; 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 🟤 ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 💧 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup dry quinoa; 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 🌽 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn kernels, drained and rinsed; ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped red onion; ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
4 Servings
$10

Warm Quinoa Salad

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
4 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Dressing
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 🍋 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 🟤 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Quinoa Base
- 💧 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Salad Mix-ins
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 🌽 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn kernels, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 🧅 ½ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

STEPS

Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large serving bowl until combined.

Bring water, quinoa, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Transfer cooked quinoa into the serving bowl with dressing. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Mix with a large spoon or wide spatula until combined.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

483

Calories

16
Protein
69
Carbs
18
Fats

💡 If you prefer a zesty flavor, add a little extra lime juice to the dressing.Red quinoa can be used for a more colorful presentation.This salad is a great make-ahead dish as the flavors improve after chilling for a few hours.