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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

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Course Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 575kcal
Author Liren Baker

Ingredients

For the quinoa:

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 large shallots minced
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 medium zucchini cut into 1/2 inch pieces (optional)
  • 2 cups corn kernels fresh or frozen

For the dressing:

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

For the salad:

  • 1 14 oz can black beans drained
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup goat cheese crumbled
  • arugula optional

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium low heat. Cook shallots until slightly transparent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add quinoa, zucchini and corn, and stir until coated and glossy.
  • Stir in the water and bring to a boil. Cover and lower heat to a simmer, and let it cook for 10 minutes, or until the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove from heat allow to cool.
  • Make the dressing by combining the tablespoon of shallot with lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, mint, cilantro, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl, whisking well to combine.
  • Toss the dressing into the quinoa, along with the black beans and sunflower seeds.
  • Serve the salad warm, at room temperature, or chilled, with a crumbling of goat cheese and arugula, if desired.

Notes

Adapted from Quinoa Corn Salad with Mint Vinaigrette and Toasted Pinenuts, Friends at the Table by Debi Shawcross.

Nutrition

Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 826mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 4mg
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