Southwestern Quinoa Salad
- 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
- 2 cups water
- 1/3 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup frozen corn, defrosted
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup seedless cucumber, diced
- Dressing
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo
- 2 tablespoons light sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cook quinoa according to package directions.
- Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
- Mix cooled quinoa with vegetables and beans.
- Blend dressing ingredients in blender until smooth.
- Mix dressing with quinoa.
- Chill and serve.
quinoa, water, tomato, celery, frozen corn, black beans, red onion, seedless cucumber, dressing, light sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, fresh cilantro, salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwestern-quinoa-salad-180782 (may not work)