allison kehoe

This salad is perfect for a light dinner, side dish, or scrumptious lunch! It’s light, healthy, and flavorful. What I love about this recipe is the combination of authentic fresh ingredients with a yummy homemade chili lime dressing. It has the perfect amount of kick per bite!

I actually made a large batch of this salad to take for lunch during the week. It keeps great in the refrigerated for several days. This recipes makes about 4-6 servings.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 cup Quinoa (I prefer the Harvest Grains Blend from Trader Joe’s with Israeli Couscous, Orzo, Baby Garbanzo Beans, and Red Quinoa)
• 2 cups Water
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• The Juice of 2 Limes
• 2 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes cut in Half
• 1 can Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 6 Chopped Green Onions
• 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
• Salt & Pepper to Taste

Here’s what to do:

• Bring quinoa/Harvest Grains Blend and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer (covered) until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. Set aside to cool. You can place in refrigerated to cool at a faster pace.
• Whisk olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
• Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl.
• Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and stir to coat entire mixture.
• Stir in cilantro, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Enjoy immediately or let cool in the refrigerator!

Recipe inspired by Allrecipes.com