Description
A vibrant, healthy quinoa salad loaded with crisp veggies, black beans, and sweet corn, tossed in a zesty citrus lime vinaigrette. Perfect for meal prep, lunches, or potlucks.
Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
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2 bell peppers, chopped
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2 carrots, shredded
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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11 oz can corn kernels, drained and rinsed
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19 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
Vinaigrette:
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⅓ cup olive oil
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⅓ cup white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons honey
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Zest from 1 lime
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Juice from 1 lime
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½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
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¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Cool.
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In a large bowl, mix quinoa, veggies, corn, and beans.
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Whisk vinaigrette ingredients in a jar or bowl.
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Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to coat evenly.
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Refrigerate and store up to 4 days.
Notes
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Rinse quinoa to remove bitterness.
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Salad gets better as it sits—ideal for meal prep.
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Customize with herbs, avocado, or additional protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad, Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop + Mixing
- Cuisine: Global / Healthy