Moroccan Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 C cooked quinoa (1 C dried)
  • 1/3 C fresh-squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 C canned black beans
  • 1 1/2 C corn kernels
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 C slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 C chopped olives
  • 1/4 C chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 C chopped coriander

Preparation

Step 1

Cook quinoa. While quinoa is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and sugar into a vinaigrette in a small bowl.

Step 2

Combine quinoa and all remaining ingredients, except fresh herbs, into a medium-sized bowl. Drizzle with the vinaigrette, toss to combine.

Step 3

Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to combine. Add fresh herbs just prior to serving. May be served at room temperature.