Black Bean, Corn & Quinoa Salad

By crazycook

Easy to modify, just add any crisp veggie you have on had. Also nice for a light dinner a bed of greens
vegan dish

Ingredients

• 1 c of water or veggie broth
• 1/2 c quinoa, well rinsed
• 1 t olive oil
• 2 t lime juice
• 1/4 t ground cumin
• 1/8 t cayenne pepper
• 1 T chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 c chopped green onions
• 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 ear fresh corn, cooked, kernels removed
• 1 small tomoato, chopped (apx 3/4 cup
• 3/4 chopped bell pepper
• 2 T canned diced green chilies
• 1 c chopped fresh mango or peach
• lime wedges

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan, bring water or broth or boil. Add quinoa, cover and simmer on low heat until water is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Cool

2. In a small bowl , combine olive oil, lime juice, cumin, cayenne, scallions and cilantro. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, green oinions, beans, cor, tomato, bell pepper green chilies & mango or peach. Add olive oil mixture and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until cool. Serve with lime wedges.