QUINOA AND CORN SALAD

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Fast,super healthy, delicious. This is great as a side dish or a main meal. I take this for lunch for work all the time.

Provided by bbblampwork

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons parsley
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen corn (can use fresh)
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed, toasted
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomatoes, diced
3 tablespoons minced red onions

Steps:

  • 1. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro or parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • 2. Boil the water in a small saucepan and add corn; reduce heat and simmer until corn is tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
  • 3. Return cooking liquid to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and cumin; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove quinoa from heat and set aside 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add corn, black beans, tomato, and onion to quinoa. Toss with dressing and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 1.6, Sodium 10.8, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 8.3

DIKSAN BANDARA (diksan_b)
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This salad is a winner! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you ask for?


M Adeel King
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Rasel Reza
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


IXIXI
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The dressing is so flavorful! I could drink it straight from the bottle.


Please marry me Brian May
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I love the pop of color from the corn and black beans. It makes this salad so visually appealing.


Er Zhang
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This salad is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sheriff Akanni
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I'm always looking for new and healthy salad recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!


Rocio Salas
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This is a great salad to meal prep. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.


Joseph Tacho
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and was still delicious hours later.


Melissa Drake
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I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Ainul Rana
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have some leftover quinoa in my fridge, so this is a perfect recipe for me.


Nina Jamal
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The corn and black beans add a lot of flavor and texture.


Ariyan Ahmed Araf
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This is my new favorite summer salad. It's so refreshing and delicious.


FF BOY KAWSAR YT
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Re Kj
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The dressing is the perfect complement to the salad. It's light and tangy, with a hint of sweetness.


Tigerfun86
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This salad is so easy to make! I was able to whip it up in just 30 minutes.


Ismail tiktok Star
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I love the combination of quinoa, corn, black beans, and avocado. It's a healthy and satisfying salad that is sure to please everyone.


Cindy Fowler
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This quinoa and corn salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings.


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