RECIPE: Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

This recipe adapted from an original recipe by dietitian Dana White.

Quinoa & Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

For Salad:

• 1 c dry quinoa
• 2 15oz cans black beans
• 2 large bell peppers, chopped (your color preference)
• 1 small red onion, diced (for less oniony flavor, try green onions and stick to about ½ - ¾ cup)
• 2 ears corn (if in season and I slice right off the cob and add it raw or 1 cup thawed frozen corn)
• ¼ cup parsley chopped
• ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

For Dressing:

• ½ cup Extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup balsamic vinegar
• Juice of ½ lemon (about 1 Tbsp)
• 1 tsp thyme leaves
• 1 tsp chives, chopped
• Black pepper to taste

Directions:

• Prepare quinoa according to package directions (rinse, drain, cook)
• Rinse and drain black beans
• Combine quinoa, pepper, corn, black beans, onion, and herbs
• Add dressing to taste
• Stir to combine
• Add salt and pepper to taste