Quinoa and Corn Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp minced fresh cilantro or 3 tbsp parsley
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup frozen corn (can use fresh )
1/2 cup quinoa , rinsed thoroughly
1/2 tsp cumin seed, toasted
1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, diced
3 tbsp minced red onions

Directions:

1. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro or parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Boil the water in a small saucepan and add corn; reduce heat and simmer until corn is tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
3. Return cooking liquid to the saucepan and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and cumin; cover and simmer about 10 minutes, until liquid is absorbed. Remove quinoa from heat and set aside 5 minutes. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to a salad bowl; cool slightly. Add corn, black beans, tomato, and onion to quinoa. Toss with dressing and chill.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	337.61 Kcal (1414 kJ)
Calories from fat	120.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.34g	21%
Cholesterol	14.2mg	5%
Sodium	252.8mg	11%
Potassium	680.41mg	14%
Total Carbs	42.83g	14%
Sugars	5.24g	21%
Dietary Fiber	6.89g	28%
Protein	12.54g	25%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Iron	3.2mg	18%
Calcium	79.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	181.89 Kcal (762 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.19g	21%
Cholesterol	7.65mg	5%
Sodium	136.2mg	11%
Potassium	366.58mg	14%
Total Carbs	23.07g	14%
Sugars	2.83g	21%
Dietary Fiber	3.71g	28%
Protein	6.76g	25%
Vitamin C	3.6mg	11%
Iron	1.7mg	18%
Calcium	43mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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