Southwest Quinoa Salad

Step 1

Rinse quinoa and set aside. Bring 2 ¾ cups water to a boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for about 20 minutes, until water has evaporated and quinoa is cooked. Transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Place in the refrigerator to cool for at least 20 minutes.

Step 2

Dice the onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno pepper. Rinse the black beans and corn. Set aside.

Step 3

While quinoa is cooking, mix together salad dressing ingredients. Once the quinoa is no longer hot to the touch, stir in the salad dressing so that the quinoa is fully coated.

Step 4

Add the vegetables, black beans, and corn. Taste and adjust seasonings. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.