Corn And Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Name: Corn And Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 3 cup cooked quinoa, chilled; 15-ounce can black beans, such as bush's organic black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cup frozen corn, defrosted; 2 green bell peppers, chopped; 2 jalapeños, minced; handful cilantro, chopped; 2 green onions, chopped; 4 limes, squeezed (approximately 1/2 cup of juice); 1/4 cup olive oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; salt and pepper, to taste

The Daily Meal Contributors|Jan. 31, 2017 4:44 pm EST

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Recipe Courtesy of Aggie’s Kitchen and Bush’s Beans“You can pretty much always feel good about eating a protein rich salad like this when you are hungry and don’t want to sabotage all of your efforts at the gym (if you know what I mean!).”-Aggie

Servings

6

Ingredients

3 cup cooked quinoa, chilled
15-ounce can black beans, such as bush's organic black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
2 green bell peppers, chopped
2 jalapeños, minced
handful cilantro, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
4 limes, squeezed (approximately 1/2 cup of juice)
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

In a jar or air tight container, combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously until well combined, or whisk together well in a small bowl.
In large bowl, combine chilled quinoa, black beans, green peppers, jalapenos, chopped cilantro, chives or green onion (if using), and dressing. Gently toss till completely combined. Taste for salt and pepper.
Serve at room temperature or chilled. Can be made ahead of time and stored in refrigerator.