Protein Salad with Quinoa and Beans

Ingredients

• Meyer Lemon Juice 0 fl oz
• Garlic 1 clove
• Cilantro 0 oz
• Ground Cumin 1 tablespoon
• Olive Oil 0 fl oz
• Quinoa ½ glasses
• Red Canned Beans 5 oz
• Canned Corn 5 oz
• Sweet Pepper 2 pieces
• Mild Chili Spice 1 piece
• Scallions 0 oz
• Salt to taste
• Ground Black Pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine lemon juice, salt, crushed garlic, half of the finely chopped cilantro, and cumin. Add the oil and season with pepper to taste. Set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the quinoa under running water in a sieve until the water runs clear. In a pot, bring water to a boil, add salt, and cook the quinoa for 15 minutes. Once cooked, drain the quinoa in a sieve.

Step 3

Remove the seeds from the bell pepper and chop it into small cubes.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the chili and chop it finely.

Step 5

Chop the cilantro and green onion.

Step 6

Combine the beans, corn, vegetables, herbs, and chilled quinoa in a large bowl. Gently toss with the dressing.