Healthy Serving:
Quinoa, Black Bean and
Corn Salad with Tomatoes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, simmered until tender
(reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid)
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds or powder
- 1 medium tomato, cut into small dice
- 2 tablespoons red onions, minced
Directions:
Mix lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro and salt in a small glass bowl
and set aside. Bring reserved corn cooking liquid to a boil in small
saucepan. Add quinoa and cumin; cover and simmer until quinoa absorbs the
liquid and is tender (about 10 minutes). Transfer quinoa to a large glass
bowl; cool slightly. Add corn, black beans, tomato, red onions and
dressing. Toss to combine. Cover and chill for about 4 hours. Serves 4.
Recipe from the Frances
Stern Nutrition Center at New England Medical Center, Boston.
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