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Mexican Quinoa Salad

I love the yummy flavors of this refreshing salad. It's made with quinoa, a complete protein, so it's good for you too.

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Member Recipe By LovesCheesecake

Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 8

Ingredients

1: cup quinoa

2: cups water

1: can black beans, rinsed and drained

1: cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/4: cup chopped green onions

1/4: cup chopped fresh cilantro

1: ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, chopped

3: tablespoons olive oil

1: tablespoon lime juice

1/2: teaspoon grated lime peel

1: teaspoon ground cumin

1/2: teaspoon salt

1: garlic clove, chopped

1: teaspoon sugar

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Directions

1 Cook quinoa in water (salted, if desired) as directed on package. Cool.
2 Stir in black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and avocado.
3 Mix remaining ingredients in small bowl. Pour over quinoa mixture. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate overnight;if refrigerating overnight, add tomatoes and avocado just before serving.

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You can make a large amount of quinoa and store it in the refrigerator for several days. Add grilled fresh corn when it's in season.

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Posted 2/20/2012 1:34:51 PM REPORT ABUSE dkelsey6 said:

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This salad makes great use of quinoa. The flavors are incredible. One of my favorite salads!

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Posted 10/14/2011 2:44:07 PM REPORT ABUSE Gal-with-a-pan said:

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I love this salad!! The lime and cilantro make it so fresh tasting. I have brought it to a number of BBQ backyard get- togethers this past summer and folks always want the recipe.

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