Sunday, July 29, 2012

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Southwest Quinoa Salad

So I hear you’re getting tired of rice, looking for a way to use quinoa, or maybe you want a new way to prepare salad. Or you just want a quick and easy meal that won’t hurt you at some point. Well you couldn’t possibly get better than this salad...great tasting, and gluten free!
Salad
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups black beans, cooked and drained OR 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn OR 1 15 oz. can corn, drained
1 cup tomatoes, deseeded and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 scallions, finely chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Dressing
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
1/2 tsp cumin
1 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Wash quinoa and drain in a strainer. Place water and quinoa into a saucepan, bring to boil. Lower heat and simmer covered until fluffy and tender (about 15 minutes). Allow to cool. Add remaining ingredients. Prepare dressing in a small bowl and mix into quinoa salad.

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