Chef Tom Fraker
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
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Category
Salad
Cuisine
American
Servings
2 servings
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
5-8 minutes
Ingredients
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1/2 cup quinoa
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1 1/3 cups water
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6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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2 tablespoons organic parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon organic lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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2 cloves organic garlic, roasted and chopped
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1 teaspoon basil, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red peppers
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1 pinch oregano, chopped
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1 pinch Cayenne Pepper
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1 organic cucumber, diced
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2 organic tomatoes, diced
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2 scallions, sliced into thin rounds
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6 ounces black beans, cooked
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4 ounces green olives, sliced
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1 head Butter Lettuce, torn
Directions
In a medium sauce pan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa to the water, turn off the heat and cover to steam.
This should take about 5 – 8 minutes. When cooked, set aside to cool to room temperature.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar and the next 7 ingredients.
In another bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, black beans and olives.
Gently fold in the quinoa and mix all ingredients completely. Adjust seasonings and place over a bed of butter lettuce.
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Organic Cucumbers,
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Organic Green Onions,
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Quinoa and Black Bean Salad,
Quinoa with Seasoning Packet,
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