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    Home » Main Dish

    Quinoa w/ Black Beans, Corn, and Feta

    Published: Jun 26, 2013 by Kristin 3 Comments

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    This Mexican Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and includes black beans, corn, tomatoes, Feta cheese, and more! A healthy side dish or meal option!

    black beans, corn, feta, and quinoa combined in a lime vinaegrette to create a mexican quinoa salad

    Believe it or not, I had never made Quinoa, never tasted it, etc. I had heard great things about it, but never bought any to try.

    I had mentioned my interest briefly to my husband one evening. He was in charge of the Costco run the next day and when he returned, he had bought a Costco sized bag of Quinoa to try.

    Good hubby, right? Anyhow, I threw some things together and attempted my first recipe using it, and it was a success.

    I could not believe how flavorful this dish was, and how healthy it was!

    Light and refreshing Mexican quinoa salad is made with cooked quinoa, plump cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, and a tasty lime vinaigrette.

    My kids loved it as well and plowed through their plates!! You can even add in a little sausage, pork, or chicken if you desire!! Not only is this a great main dish option, but it pairs perfectly as a side dish, snack, or brought to a picnic!

    Ingredients Needed for this Mexican Quinoa Salad:

    Quinoa, rinsed

    Canola oil

    Onion, chopped

    Corn

    Black beans, drained and rinsed

    Cherry tomatoes, quartered

    Ground cumin

    Chili powder

    Lime juice

    Feta cheese

    Cilantro, chopped

    How to prepare:

    Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.

    Stir in Quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until water is evaporated.

    Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.

    Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion until tender, about 6 minutes.

    Add the corn in and cook an additional 2 minutes.

    Toss in the beans and cook an additional 3 minutes.

    Transfer mixture to a bowl.

    Add in the Quinoa, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.

    Toss until well mixed.

    Add in Feta cheese and cilantro. Serve!

    quinoa, black beans, corn, and feta combined with a lime vinaegrette

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    This flavorful Mexican Quinoa Salad recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and the perfect side dish/meal to try! Print or save the recipe below and enjoy!

    black beans, corn, feta, and quinoa combined in a lime vinaegrette to create a mexican quinoa salad
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    Mexican Quinoa Salad

    This Mexican Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and includes black beans, corn, tomatoes, Feta cheese, and more! A healthy side dish or meal option!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Course: lunch, Main Course, Side Dish
    Keyword: healthy, mexican quinoa salad, quinoa
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 378kcal
    Author: The Cookin' Chicks

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowls
    • Cast Iron Skillet
    • Herb Scissors

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups Quinoa *rinsed
    • 3 teaspoon oil
    • 1 onion *chopped
    • 1 cup corn
    • 15 oz black beans *drained and rinsed
    • 2 cups cherry tomatoes *quartered
    • 2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 6 tablespoon lime juice *more if desired for taste
    • 1 cup Feta cheese *crumbled
    • 1/2 cup cilantro *chopped

    Instructions

    • Bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
    • Stir in Quinoa and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
    • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes, or until water is evaporated.
    • Remove from heat and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
    • Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion until tender, about 6 minutes.
    • Add the corn in and cook an additional 2 minutes.
    • Add the beans and cook an additional 3 minutes.
    • Transfer mixture to a bowl.
    • Add in the Quinoa, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice.
    • Toss until well mixed.
    • Add in Feta cheese and cilantro. Serve!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 5mg
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