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Quinoa Bean Salad


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  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 - 1/4 cup packets of boil in the bag quinoa
  • 2 - 15.5 oz. cans of red beans - rinsed and drained
  • 1 - 15.5 oz. can of butter beans - rinsed and drained
  • 1 celery heart - with leaves - chopped
  • 1/2 medium sized red onion - chopped
  • 3 - 4 tbs. of fresh cilantro - stems removed and chopped
  • 4 - 5 cloves of fresh garlic - charred and chopped
  • 3 - 4 scallions - chopped
  • 1 tsp. of Korean red pepper flakes - gochugaru
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. course black pepper
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tbs. toasted sunflower seeds

For the Dressing:

  • Juice of 1/2 fresh lime or lemon
  • 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
  • 3 - 4 tbs. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp. course black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the quinoa as directed and let drain.
  2. Rinse and drain the beans.
  3. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl with the quinoa and the seasonings and toss.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the ingredients for the dressing in a small bowl and mix.
  5. Add the the quinoa salad and toss.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Salad
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