Mexican Quinoa Salad
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Yield 6 servings
This is a great, healthy, fast salad and leftovers are really good for lunch boxes.
Ingredients
- 1-2 C. cooked Quinoa (rinse the quinoa, then dry roast it, then add water and simmer 15-min)
- 1 C. cooked or canned Black Beans
- 1 C. Corn
- 1 Tomato chopped or a handful of Cherry Tomatoes sliced or leftover Salsa Cruda
- 1 small Red Onion, chopped
- Hot Peppers, diced (optional)
- Baked Tortilla Strips (cut corn tortillas into strips and bake in 400 oven 8-10 minutes until crisp)
DRESSING
- 2 cloves Garlic, peeled
- large handful Cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/4 cup Lime Juice
- a bit of Chipotle in Adobo (optional)
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Gently toss the cooled Quinoa with the Beans, Tomatoes, Onions and Corn with the dressing
- Garnish with toasted Tortilla Strips
DRESSING
- In Vitamix (yes you need one!) add all the ingredients and blend until smooth, taste and add more honey if it is too acidic.
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