Monday 7 January 2013

Quinoa Salad






Quinoa Salad





This vegan salad is very healthy and healing!!!
1 C quinoa
3 C water
1 Red Bell Pepper, diced
1/2 Red Onion diced
1 Can Black Beans
1 C Corn Blackened
1 Rib Celery Chopped
1/2 C Cilantro Lime dressing

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Blacken corn on stovetop, in cast iron skillet. Toss all ingredients in large bowl and top with dressing. Chill before serving.

Cilantro lime dressing: juice of 1 lime, 1t honey, 1/4 C olive oil. 1/2 C chopped cilantro, 1/4 C red wine vinegar, or white balsamic vinegar. 1 t salt and fresh ground pepper. Whisk all ingredients together and pour over quinoa! Add sliced cherry tomatoes optional!
Happy Cooking!