A Different Quinoa Salad

18 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 1
    Thaw corn and drain if required. Put in a large mixing bowl.
  2. 2
    Prepare quinoa / quinoa bulgur mixture according to package directions cool thoroughly and add to corn in mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Drain and rinse black beans, add to bowl.
  4. 4
    Finely dice celery, white (or red) onion and bell pepper. Add to mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    Clean jalapeno pepper, removing seeds and white ribs. Slice into thin strips then mince finely and add to other ingredients.
  6. 6
    Clean and thinly slice green onions, add to bowl.
  7. 7
    Crumble ( I used light ) feta, add to bowl.
  8. 8
    Rinse and Remove thick stems from fresh cilantro. Chop roughly and add to salad.
  9. 9
    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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