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Zesty Quinoa Salad
From Conway Regional Farmers Market
<p>Healthy “Kenn-Wah” salad is great alone or as a side dish.</p>Source: Conway Regional Culinary Wellness Team (Entered by Conway Regional)
Serves: 4-6 as a side dish, or many as an appetizer
Vegan!
Ingredients
1 cup
Quinoa, uncooked
2 cups
water
1/4 cup
olive oil
2 ea
limes, juiced
2 tsp
cumin, ground
1/2 tsp
red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cup
cherry tomatoes
15 ounces
black beans, drained
1/4 cup
cilantro, chopped
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
Step by Step Instructions
- Rinse Quinoa well. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Allow to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
- Optional Additions: Diced Avocado, Grilled Corn, or Shredded Chicken