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
- Combine the cooked quinoa, corn kernels, black beans, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, green onions, and parsley in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- 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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