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Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad Recipe – Fresh and Healthy!

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup fresh roasted corn 2-3 ears of corn
  • 1 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • For the dressing:
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 medium limes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions and let cool completely.
  • Shuck your corn and cut off kernels. Roast the kernels for 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Let cool.
  • Place quinoa in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk together dressing and pour over quinoa.
  • Mix the cilantro, dressing and quinoa together until well incorporated.
  • Layer the rest of the ingredients on top of the quinoa, and finish with a few more fresh cilantro leaves.
  • Serve at room temperature.
  • This can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 7 days.