Summer Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 C quinoa grains; 1 c water; 1 c frozen/fresh sweet corn kernels; 1 c black beans (either cooked, or rinsed of canned); 1 chopped red pepper; 1/4 c chopped cilantro; VINAIGRETTE; 1/2 c olive oil; 1/3 c red wine vinegar; 1 Tbsp chipolte/adobo sauce; sea salt; fresh pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 C quinoa grains
1 c water
1 c frozen/fresh sweet corn kernels
1 c black beans (either cooked, or rinsed of canned)
1 chopped red pepper
1/4 c chopped cilantro
VINAIGRETTE
1/2 c olive oil
1/3 c red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp chipolte/adobo sauce
sea salt
fresh pepper

1
Rinse quinoa in a strainer before cooking. This removes a bitter coating from the grains.
2
After rinsing, combine quinoa with water in microwave-safe lidded container (prefereable glass) for 6 - 10 minutes, until water is absorbed. Alternately, quinoa may be cooked stove-top or in a rice cooker, with the same method as rice, just a bit faster.
3
Prepare vinaigrette (oil, vinegar, abobo sauce, salt and pepper)
4
Chop cilantro and red pepper. Mix with corn and beans.
5
After quinoa cooks, stir and let cool for 10 minutes. Add to corn and bean mixture. Dress with vinaigrette. May be served immediately, or refrigerated.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 C quinoa grains, 1 c water, 1 c frozen/fresh sweet corn kernels, 1 c black beans (either cooked, or rinsed of canned), and more.

Yes, Summer 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.

Summer Quinoa Salad

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