A Different Quinoa Salad - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1/3 cup red quinoa, prepared and cooled
1/3 cup white quinoa, prepared and cooled
1/3 cup Bulgar wheat, prepared and cooled
1 (540 ml) can black beans, rinsed
2 cups frozen corn, peaches and cream, thawed
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 cup white onion, finely diced
2 green onions, finely sliced
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or cubed
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
Dressing
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup light olive oil
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Preparation
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Thaw corn and drain if required. Put in a large mixing bowl.
Prepare quinoa / quinoa bulgur mixture according to package directions cool thoroughly and add to corn in mixing bowl.
Drain and rinse black beans, add to bowl.
Finely dice celery, white (or red) onion and bell pepper. Add to mixing bowl.
Clean jalapeno pepper, removing seeds and white ribs. Slice into thin strips then mince finely and add to other ingredients.
Clean and thinly slice green onions, add to bowl.
Crumble ( I used light ) feta, add to bowl.
Rinse and Remove thick stems from fresh cilantro. Chop roughly and add to salad.
Make the dressing, add to salad. Toss to coat then taste. Add salt toss again and serve or refrigerate for later use.
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