Quinoa Salad with Corn and Black Beans
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Quinoa, this ancient seed is rich in protein, fiber, Riboflavin (b 2), iron, magnesium, and it is gluten free.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (240 ml) quinoa
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (240 ml) corn
- Cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh cilantro, chopped and packed
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa well.
- Cook it according to package instructions: add 2 cups water to 1 cup washed quinoa, bring to a boil, and then simmer for about 18-20 minutes
- In a large bowl, add beans, corn,tomatoes, cilantro,olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Stir together, then fold in quinoa.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
