Santa Fe Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Santa Fe Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa (about 5 ounces); 1 1/2 cups water; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; Freshly ground pepper; One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed; 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced; 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro; One 3-ounce jar cocktail onions, drained and finely chopped

Servings: persons

3/4 cup quinoa (about 5 ounces)
1 1/2 cups water
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
Freshly ground pepper
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
One 3-ounce jar cocktail onions, drained and finely chopped

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa, water and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
2
Cover and simmer over low heat until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
3
Spread the quinoa on a baking sheet; refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, in a small skillet, toast the cumin seeds over high heat, shaking the pan, until fragrant, about 2 minutes; transfer to a blender.
5
Add the lime juice and oil and blend.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Pour the dressing into a bowl and add the black beans, bell pepper, cilantro and cocktail onions.
8
Scrape the quinoa into the bowl, season with salt and pepper and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup quinoa (about 5 ounces), 1 1/2 cups water, Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, and more.

Yes, Santa Fe Quinoa Salad 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.

Santa Fe Quinoa Salad

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