Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad

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This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.

Submitted by tarnapx
Updated on December 15, 2023
close up view of a Black Bean, Corn, and Quinoa Salad garnished with fresh basil in a black bowl with a wooden spoon
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

  • lime, zested

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained

  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

  • 1 small red onion, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.

  2. Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.

Cook’s Note

If you want to add more color, try using a combination of white and red quinoa. For added flavor, you can use frozen roasted corn (such as Trader Joe's).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

250 Calories
7g Fat
38g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 250
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 622mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 23mg 25%
Calcium 47mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 497mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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