Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
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Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
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Healthy and satisfying, this Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad is perfect for a pot luck or for a delicious side dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons butter melted and cooled
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil can sub olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 (14-15 oz) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 4 green onions diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- salt
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups of water and the 1 cup quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine the lime juice, butter, vegetable oil, lime zest and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the quinoa until all of the dressing has been absorbed.
- Add in the black beans, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt. Serve at room temperature or cold.
Notes
- adapted from Gourmet July 2007
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