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Black Bean Corn and Quinoa Salad

URL: https://thehealthyfoodie.com/black-bean-corn-and-quinoa-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • 2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
  • 2 cups corn kernels, fresh, thawed or canned
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sliced black olives
  • 2 small tomatoes, seeded and finely diced
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, finely diced
  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • 3-4 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

The vinaigrette

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine the cooked quinoa, corn kernels, black beans, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  3. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a couple of hours to enhance flavors.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
322
Total fat
12g
Total carbohydrates
44g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
547mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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