Quinoa Bean & Corn Salad

Although quinoa is great on it’s own, the extra ingredients in this dish makes it very unique. This healthy salad features protein-packed quinoa and beans, corn, and a tasty dressing, for an easy and delicious side dish.

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Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Servings 8

Ingredients

Quinoa Mix

2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
1⁄4 cup quinoa (rinsed under water) or bulgur
1⁄2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
1 tomato seeded and diced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn (use three ears if fresh corn)
1 pound cooked chicken saved from chicken salad

Dressing

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (juice of one small lemon)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro or parsley chopped
2 stalks scallions chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp cumin

Instructions

Cook quinoa or bulgur in broth for 12-15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
While grain cooks, mix dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
Add drained and rinsed beans, tomato and corn.
Cool grain to room temperature.
Mix with dressing and chicken.
Chill until ready to eat.