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

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Ingredients

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

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