Cumin-Lime Quinoa Bean Salad
This delicious veggie and grain salad provides complete protein from the beans and quinoa, served with our tender greens and tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- 1 package Fresh Express 50/50 Mix (5-oz)
- 1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- 1 cup white cannellini or black beans cooked, rinsed and drained
- 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 cup cucumber peeled, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped coarsely
- 1 avocado cut into pieces
Dressing Ingredients:
- 4 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool.
- Mix beans with vinegar and set aside.
- In a salad bowl, empty the lettuce bag.
- Top with red peppers, tomatoes, cucumber, cilantro, cooled quinoa and beans.
- Toss well with enough dressing to coat.
- Add avocado.
- Toss again and divide the salad onto individual plates to serve.
Dressing Instructions:
- Blend all ingredients well.