Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Southwest Quinoa Salad

Ladies~ Here's a recipe that Stacy McDonald just shared on her FB page. Doesn't it sound yummy!
Southwest Quinoa Salad

- 3 cans of cooked black beans, drained and rinsed (4 ½ cups)
- 3-4 C. cooked white or red quinoa (equals 1 cup uncooked)
- ½ diced English cucumber (unpeeled)
- ½ C. diced red onion
- 1 large bundle cilantro, chopped
- 2 diced multi-colored bell pepper (red, orange, and yellow is good)
- 1 C. grape tomatoes, cut in half
- 8 oz. fresh or frozen corn
- 2 Diced avocados (optional)

Dressing:
- ¾ C. olive oil
- ¾ C.fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tsp. beau monde seasoning (or ground celery seed)
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 3 tsp. garlic powder (or to taste)
- Salt and ground pepper to taste

Mix dressing together with a whisk. Combine remaining ingredients (except tomatoes and avocado) and mix with dressing. Allow to marinate for 1-2 hours. Just before serving, add tomatoes and avocado. Toss well and serve with tortilla chips or in a tostada bowl. (Serves 9)

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