Name: Quinoa Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa; 1 cup black beans (1 can (15oz) drained); 1/2 cup corn (frozen or canned); 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes; 1 clove garlic - chopped; 2 tbsp cilantro - chopped; 3 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 tbsp honey

This is a nice light salad which is great for lunch or as a buffet dish.
We often enjoy it served with some green salad vegetables such as spinach and kale.

Quinoa Bean Salad

A light, easy to make salad, great for lunch. The quinoa gives it an interesting texture and flavor.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup black beans 1 can (15oz) drained
1/2 cup corn frozen or canned
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
1 clove garlic - chopped

Liquids and Seasonings

2 tbsp cilantro - chopped
3 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp ground cumin

Optional Ingredients

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp honey

Instructions

Assemble all the ingredients for this dish.
Put the main ingredients in a large bowl and mix.
Add the Liquids and seasonings as well as any optional ingredients you wish to include. Mix thoroughly.
Let sit refrigerated for at least 1/2 hour if time permits, to let the flavor develop.