Chili-Lime Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Corn

Name: Chili-Lime Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Corn
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3/4 cups uncooked quinoa; 1 1/2 cup water; 1 medium bell pepper, diced; ½ medium red or yellow onion, diced; 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced or halved; 1(15-ounce) canned black beans, drain and rinsed; 1 cup loosely packed cilantro, stems removed and roughly chopped; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed (may substitute canned corn or grilled corn off the cob); 1 medium avocado, cubed; 1/2 cup crumbled feta or Cojita cheese, optional (omit for dairy-free and vegan); 1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil; 2 limes, juiced (about ¼ cup); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; Pinch of cayenne (optional – add for more heat)

Instructions

Prep:30min

Tossed in a simple chili-lime vinaigrette this quinoa black bean salad is full of flavor and fresh vegetables. It's the perfect summertime salad whether your serve it up at a backyard barbecue or as a weeknight dinner with your favorite grilled protein.

Updated at: Wed, 12 Jul 2023 21:25:23 GMT