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Quinoa, Corn & Black Bean Salad Serves 6 · About 35 minutes
A colorful quinoa salad with black beans, corn, peppers, tomato, avocado and cilantro-lime dressing.
Blood Pressure Friendly Blood Sugar Friendly Heart Healthy
Prep 20 min
Cook 15 min
Total 35 min
Yield 6 servings
Plant-Forward Built around plant foods and everyday ingredients.
Whole-Food Focus Designed to make nutrient-dense choices easier.
Flavor First Herbs, spices and aromatics bring satisfying flavor.
Everyday Wellness A practical recipe for a balanced eating pattern.
Salad 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained HA 1½ cups corn kernels, thawed if frozen 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 cup diced tomatoes 1 medium avocado, diced ½ cup chopped cilantro 3 scallions, thinly sliced Cilantro-Lime Dressing ¼ cup fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil HA 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey, optional HA ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon fine salt, then adjust HA Black pepper, to taste Helpful Notes Spread freshly cooked quinoa on a sheet pan so it cools without clumping. Add avocado shortly before serving to reduce browning. The salad keeps 3 days refrigerated; store avocado separately when preparing ahead. Serve as a side or add pumpkin seeds for a more substantial lunch. Directions Make the dressing. Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, optional sweetener, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper in a large bowl.Combine. Add the cooled quinoa, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro and scallions. Toss until evenly dressed.Add avocado. Gently fold in the avocado so the pieces remain intact.Rest. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Taste and add more lime or pepper if needed.Pairs Well With Add one or two of these to turn it into a more complete meal:
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A friendly note: These recipes are offered for general wellness inspiration. Individual nutrition needs and food restrictions vary; ask your healthcare professional for personalized guidance.
