Black Bean and Quinoa Salad With A Kick

• portionen: 15 servings
• aktive zeit: 1 hour
• gesamtzeit: 1 hour 30 minutes

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DRESSING

1/2 cup(s) extra virgin olive oil

4 large limes, juiced

3 - 4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin

3 - 4 teaspoon(s) herbed sea salt or plain sea salt

SALAD

6 cup(s) black beans

1 cup(s) quinoa

3 - 4 - ears fresh corn, uncooked and cut off the cob

2 - 3 cup(s) fresh kale, chopped

1 medium red bell pepper, chopped

1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped

2 - 4 - spicy peppers, like jalapeno

4 cup(s) chopped tomatoes

2 cup(s) sliced green onions

1 large handful cilantro, about 1 cup

Anweisungen

Mix all dressing ingredients and set aside.

Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package. Let cool.

Cook beans and set aside. If using canned black beans, rinse and set aside.

Wash all the veggies. In a large bowl, combine the beans, corn, both types of bell peppers, and kale. Gently toss them together.

Add the tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, and green onions. Gently toss them together.

Gently fold in the cooked and cooled quinoa.

Make sure the dressing is emulsified. Pour it over the salad.

Gently mix. Enjoy right away or cover and refrigerate to let the flavors mingle overnight.