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Zesty Mexican Quinoa Salad

by on November 1, 2011 in Salads

See this recipe post on The Fauxmartha’s site!

November 1, 2011 Salads
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Recipe Description

Light and healthy keen-whaa salad!

Preparation Instructions

1. Cook quinoa in the vegetable broth according to package directions. Once cooked, drizzle the quinoa with olive oil and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine beans, corn, avocado, tomatoes and onion in a large bowl.
3. Combine dressing ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified. Add dressing and zest to the bean mixture and toss. Salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spread quinoa on a large platter. Top with bean mixture. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
5. Serve same day.

Recipe adapted from The Dallas Morning News.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Corn, Drained
  • 1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted, And Diced
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes, Diced
  • ½ cups Red Onion, Diced
  • ½ whole Lime, Zested
  • 1 dash Salt
  • 1 dash Pepper
  • Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • ½ cups Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro, Chopped
  • 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vingear
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ¼ teaspoons Cumin
  • ½ Tablespoons Honey

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