Southwestern Quinoa Salad - Master recipes

Southwestern Quinoa Salad - Master recipes

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Cook the quinoa: Put the rinsed quinoa, salt and water into a pot and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer gently until the quinoa absorbs all the water, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat and let...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, well rinsed -
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt -
  • 2 cups water -
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion -
  • 2 tbsp lime juice -
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed -
  • 1 cup frozen corn, defrosted, OR 1 cup of fresh corn, parboiled, drained and cooled (approximately the amount of kernels from one ear of corn) -
  • 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and cut into chunks -
  • 5 ounces Queso fresco, Queso Panela, fresh Mozzarella or other mild farmer's cheese, cut into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes -
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped -
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, including tender stems, packed -
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil -

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