Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Makes: 4
Ingredients:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed (or 1 cup brown rice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup red onion, diced
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen, canned or fresh)
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil
Directions:
- Put quinoa, salt and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer gently until quinoa absorbs all the water, about 10-15 minutes. Or, if you are using brown rice, prepare using directions on container.
- Remove quinoa or rice from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl and fluff with a fork.
- Combine red onions and lime juice in a small bowl and soak the red onions in the lime juice while preparing the other ingredients.
- Mix the black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeno (if using), cilantro, and oil in a large bowl. Add the red onions and lime juice.
- When quinoa has cooled, mix in with the other salad ingredients. Serve at room temperature.
Notes:
Quinoa (pronounced "keen-wah") is a whole grain. It comes from South America. It cooks in about 20 minutes and can be used like rice.