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4.63 from 8 votes

Quinoa Salad

Made from fresh vegetables and whole grain quinoa, this dish is highly-nutritious and makes a delicious picnic dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: All recipes on jenniferskitchen.com are property of jennifer's kitchen and cannot be republished without written permission.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa (3/4 cup uncooked)
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 3/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup minced, fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans rinsed and drained, (one 15–ounce can)
  • 1 1/2 cups organic corn kernels drained, (one 15-ounce can)
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives (one 2.25-ounce can)
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium fresh tomato, diced small
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced small optional

Instructions

  • Mix together cooked and cooled quinoa, diced onion, garlic, and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
  • Finely chop parsley and cilantro. (A food processor works well for this.)
  • Stir into quinoa along with seasonings, black beans, corn, and olives.
  • Stir in oil, tomato, and pepper immediately before serving.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Notes

For a heartier dish, add an additional 1 1/2 cups (one 15-ounce can) black beans.