Quinoa Black Bean Salad W Smoky Lime Dressing Recipes

SMOKY QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Pulse all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth, or whisk together in a bowl.
• Put the quinoa and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the grains with a fork and transfer to a serving bowl to cool slightly.
• Stir in the black beans, sweet potato, green onions, chili pepper and cilantro. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to mix. Serve warm or at room temperature.

QUINOA BLACK BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring dry box of quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
• Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
• Set fluffy quinoa aside to cool.
• In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, fresh lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine already made quinoa, haled cherry tomatoes, drained and rinsed black beans, and sliced green onions.
• Pour homemade lime dressing over quinoa mixture; toss all ingredients together to coat.
• Stir in fresh cilantro; season salad with salt and pepper.
• Serve Quinoa Salad immediately or chill in refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.

BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
• Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.