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that’s a first. [tricolor quinoa and black bean salad]

February 20, 2013 by Caroline

Not having work on Monday really threw me off this week–I can’t believe it’s already Wednesday. I did, however, enjoy the long weekend and spent part of it at home with my grandma. We had a wonderful time together hanging out, shopping and eating (this quinoa salad included)…oh, and dealing with my flat tire for most of Saturday afternoon. I got to experience my first ride in a tow truck, though. Woohoo!

Recipe:

1 1/2 cups Trader Joe’s Organic Tricolor Quinoa

1 can (15 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tbsp. red wine vinegar, plus more to taste

1/2 bag frozen corn

1 red bell pepper, finely chopped

1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped

1 leek, finely diced

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

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.

Pour 1 1/2 cups quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water into a large pot. Bring water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover pot with lid. Cook 10-15 minutes until all water absorbs and quinoa is fluffy.

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, peppers, leeks, and coriander and toss well.

Dressing recipe:

3 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1/4 cup olive oil, or less

Directions:

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and oil.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well with salt and pepper to taste. Serve cold, or at room temperature.

Recipe adapted from Epicurious.

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Posted in Beans, Side Dishes, Vegetables, Vegetarian | Tagged Black beans, Corn, Quinoa, Red pepper | 14 Comments

14 Responses

on February 20, 2013 at 2:06 pm | Reply Judy @Savoring Today

What a simple, delicious salad — quinoa is a new favorite around here, this looks like a perfect side for dinner tonight. :)
on February 20, 2013 at 8:54 pm | Reply Choc Chip Uru

The colours and flavours look so delish together :)

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
on February 20, 2013 at 9:16 pm | Reply Angie@Angie's Recipes

A colourful and very appetizing salad, Caroline.
on February 21, 2013 at 5:15 am | Reply egg me on

Great salad Caroline! I love black beans and bell peppers and corn … but I’ve never had them all in a salad like this before. That lime dressing sounds killer. Did you guys eat this as a side or as your main meal? Just curious. Sorry about the flat tire!
on February 21, 2013 at 10:13 am | Reply Purely.. Kay

I can just see myself enjoying this with some roast chicken. Delish
on February 21, 2013 at 10:31 am | Reply yummychunklet

I’m so into black beans right now. This looks great!
on February 21, 2013 at 2:56 pm | Reply ChgoJohn

Such a great looking salad, Caroline! I could see it as a nice lunch or even as a main course on one of Summer’s it’s-too-hot-to-cook days, that lime flavored-dressing giving it a really fresh taste.
on February 21, 2013 at 6:21 pm | Reply rsmacaalay

Nice, simple and healthy!
on February 22, 2013 at 11:21 am | Reply Eva Taylor

I love a good quinoa salad and this one looks visually satisfying and totally flavourful!
on February 24, 2013 at 9:44 am | Reply Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This looks like something Katherine had a restaurant and loved. She’d love this too. So would I.
on February 25, 2013 at 11:27 am | Reply Courtney

This looks so refreshing and perfect for when my weather gets a tad warmer. :) Sorry to hear about your tire!
on February 26, 2013 at 6:53 pm | Reply Jessica Maher (@kbelleicious)

i love the different colors and use of the beans
on February 28, 2013 at 1:37 pm | Reply The Hook

How sweet are you, hanging out with your grandma?
I miss mine terribly.
Wonderful post and creation, Caroline!.
on March 1, 2013 at 6:53 am | Reply Karen

What a colorful salad…I bet it was as good as it looks too.