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Mexican Quinoa Salad


Mexican Quinoa Salad

Serves 4


Ingredients

Salad

  • 1.5 cups COOKED quinoa

  • 1 cucumber, diced

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 can organic corn, drained and rinsed

  • 1 small container baby tomatoes, quartered

  • 1/4 cup finely diced red onion

  • 1 bell pepper, diced

  • 1 head of cilantro finely chopped

  • Optional: cotija cheese for topping

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • Juice of 2-3 limes

  • 2 tsp cumin

  • 1/3 tsp garlic powder

  • 2 tsp honey

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions

  2. Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside

  3. Combine salad and dressing ingredients together in a large bowl. Adjust salt, pepper and lime juice to taste.

  4. Enjoy!