Quinoa and Black Beans Salad

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Prep Time:
40 min
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Yield:
4 to 6 servings

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Prep: 40 min
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Total:: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups quinoa (small disk-shaped seeds)
1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, rinsed, if canned
1 1/2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups cooked corn (cut from about 2 large ears)
3/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
2 pickled jalpeno chilies, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh coriander
For dressing
5 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions

In a bowl wash quinoa in at least 5 changes cold water, rubbing grains and letting them settle Before pouring off most of water, until water runs clear and drain in a large fine sieve. In a saucepan of salted boiling water cook quinoa 10 minutes. Drain quinoa in sieve and rinse under cold water. Set sieve over a saucepan of boiling water (quinoa should not touch water) and steam quinoa, covered with a kitchen towel and lid, until fluffy and dry, about 10 minutes (check water level in kettle occasionally, adding water if necessary). While quinoa is cooking, in a small bowl toss beans with vinegar and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and cool. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, jalapeno, and coriander and toss well. Make dressing: In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, and cumin and add oil in a stream, whisking. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well with salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

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recipe Quinoa and Black Beans Salad
Deb Dunedin, FL 09-13-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe. I didn't have corn, so I added chopped celery and also used a red bell pepper. Try using red quinoa... as an alternative.Read more
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Erica Brighton, MA 09-07-2009
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Easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This dish is excellent for those who want an alternative to meat. And my husband LOVES it (he is a meat eater- so that is... saying a lot) This dish is great to take to parties, as a lunch (great alternative to turkey sandwiches) or as a dinner. Read more
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Roberta Camas, WA 07-21-2009
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good, but not great
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Maybe I did something wrong. I followed other's advice and just boiled rather than boil and steam the quinoa. It came out... too sticky. The flavor was pretty good but the texture wasn't the greatest. I haven't had a lot of experience with quinoa, so maybe that's why it didn't turn out as expected.Read more
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Susan New York, NY 02-08-2009
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Terrific with seared tuna
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Served this with seared tuna and blood orange slices. My husband loved it too. I also cooked the quinoa according to the... package directions, but used chicken stock instead of water and only made 3/4 of a cup rather than the 1.5 called for. You can find brands at Whole Foods that are pre-rinsed which is a big time saver. Also added 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder and chipotle powder.Read more
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L Woodlands, TX 10-05-2008
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Great salad
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Used it at a shower. I cooked the quinoa as directed on the box...and then rinsed it when it was done. ALso used black soy... beans and a red pepper instead ..great colors Made the day before to let flavors meld. Read more
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Anonymous 07-20-2008
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excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

It was fabulous. I substituted a tsp of cayenne for chili in dressing and it was delicious.