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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. —Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork.
  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat.
  • Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.
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  • Rockyforklake
    Jul 13, 2015

    Fabulous! Used as main dish for meatless Monday. I like things spicier so I substituted chipotle chili powder for regular chili Powder.

  • kbabe819
    Feb 23, 2015

    Loved it! Used as a side dish. Left out onion as I feel they can overpower a dish like this. And accidently forgot to add cilantro at the end but still delicious. Added to my rotation

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