Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing Recipe

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Salad; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 1 15-oz. can low-sodium black beans; 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn; 3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa; 1 5-oz bag spring mix salad greens; For the Dressing; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup water; 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt to taste

Servings: persons

For the Salad
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1 15-oz. can low-sodium black beans
3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
1 5-oz bag spring mix salad greens
For the Dressing
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste

1
Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a small and stirring well to combine. If you need it a little thinner, add a Tbsp. of water at a time. Set aside.
2
Dice bell peppers and onion and add to large bowl.
3
Roughly chop cilantro and add to peppers and onions.
4
Add black beans and corn and mix well.
5
Add in your salad greens and toss well.
6
Finally, add the quinoa and toss once more.
7
When you're ready to eat, drizzle with Southwest Tahini Sauce and enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Salad, 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing

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