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Refreshing Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Name: Refreshing Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa ((uncooked)) (Source: 1 cup quinoa ((uncooked))); 2 each bell peppers (chopped) (Source: 2 bell peppers (chopped)); 2 each carrots (shredded) (Source: 2 carrots (shredded)); 2 stalks celery (chopped) (Source: 2 stalks celery (chopped)); 11 oz can of corn kernels (drained & rinsed) (Source: 11 oz can of corn kernels (drained & rinsed)); 19 oz canned black beans (drained & rinsed) (Source: 19 oz canned black beans (drained & rinsed)); 1/3 cup olive oil (Source: 1/3 cup olive oil); 1/3 cup white wine vinegar (Source: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar); 2 tablespoons honey (Source: 2 tablespoons honey); 1 each lime (zest only) (Source: zest from 1 lime; parsed equivalent: 1 lime (zest only)); 1 each lime (juice only) (Source: juice from 1 lime); 1/2 teaspoon dijon (Source: 1/2 teaspoon dijon); 1/4 teaspoon salt (Source: 1/4 teaspoon salt)

Refreshing Quinoa Black Bean Salad is made with canned black beans, quinoa, and bell peppers.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 40 min
Original yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 13 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SaladsSouthwestern AmericanSidesBeans & lentilsAmericanPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 31–60 minutes

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Primary protein: Beans & lentils
Cuisine: Southwestern American · American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 31–60 minutes
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

2. Allow for cooling

Include the cooling stage before the next step.

Get to know the ingredients

quinoa (uncooked)

In the method: Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.

bell peppers (chopped)

In the method: Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.

carrots (shredded)

In the method: Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What happens at the end?

Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 8. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: sweetpeasandsaffron.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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