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Mediterranean Black Bean Quinoa Salad


Yields6 Servings
Black Bean Quinoa

A super quick and easy salad with Mediterranean flavors of lemon, thyme, and plenty of parsley. It goes good as a side with any meal or do as I do.....make it your lunch.

Rating
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hrTotal Time1 hr 15 mins



INGREDIENTS:

for the dressing
 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp dried thyme
 salt and pepper to taste
for salad
 2 cups quinoa, cooked
 1 15 ounce can black beans
 2 cups corn kernels, frozen (thawed) or canned (drained)
 ½ red onion, diced
 2 small tomatoes, finely diced
 1 cucumber, finely diced
 4 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

EQUIPMENT:

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DIRECTIONS:

1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, corn kernels, black beans, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and parsley.

3

Pour dressing over salad and gently stir until fully combined.

4

Cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours so the flavors can all get acquainted. Enjoy!


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Ingredients

for the dressing
 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 3 tbsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 ½ tsp dried thyme
 salt and pepper to taste
for salad
 2 cups quinoa, cooked
 1 15 ounce can black beans
 2 cups corn kernels, frozen (thawed) or canned (drained)
 ½ red onion, diced
 2 small tomatoes, finely diced
 1 cucumber, finely diced
 4 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

Directions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Set aside.

2

In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, corn kernels, black beans, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and parsley.

3

Pour dressing over salad and gently stir until fully combined.

4

Cover and put in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours so the flavors can all get acquainted. Enjoy!

Mediterranean Black Bean Quinoa Salad