The Most Refreshing Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: The Most Refreshing Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE QUINOA:; 2 cups Chicken Broth; 1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed; FOR THE DRESSING:; 5 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Cumin, Ground; 1/3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed, Drained; 1-1/2 cup Corn, Rinsed, Drained; 1 Jalapeno, Chopped; 1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped; 1/4 cups Green Onions, Chopped; 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE QUINOA:
2 cups Chicken Broth
1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed
FOR THE DRESSING:
5 Tablespoons Lime Juice, Freshly Squeezed
1 teaspoon Salt
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Cumin, Ground
1/3 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
FOR THE SALAD:
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed, Drained
1-1/2 cup Corn, Rinsed, Drained
1 Jalapeno, Chopped
1/4 cups Cilantro, Chopped
1/4 cups Green Onions, Chopped
1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers, Chopped

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For the quinoa: In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth over medium heat. Add the quinoa and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for about 20 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the quinoa to sit for another 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork. Set aside.
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For the dressing: Whisk all the dressing ingredients together in a bowl or shake them up in a mason jar.
3
For the salad: In a large bowl, add the quinoa and all of the salad ingredients. Gently mix to combine everything together. Add the dressing and fold to combine. Refrigerate until chilled. For the best results, chill overnight.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE QUINOA:, 2 cups Chicken Broth, 1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed, FOR THE DRESSING:, and more.

Yes, The Most Refreshing 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.

The Most Refreshing Quinoa Salad

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