Monday, July 29, 2013

A Perfect, Healthy Garlic Quinoa Salad Recipe For Any Summer Day!

Its summer and the days are getting warmer! What better way to enjoy the nice warm sun then a healthy, delicious salad! Quinoa is becoming a huge craze and its for a reason! This salad is delicious and you will not feel guilty after eating it. Very easy to make. Enjoy


Garlic Survival Zesty Quinoa Salad


Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 30 Minutes

  • Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups water

  • 1/4 cup Garlic Survival Garlic Infused Oil

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 can black beans drained and rinsed

  • 1 can corn drained and rinsed

  • 4 green onions finely chopped

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • salt and ground black pepper


Directions:

  1. 1.  Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

  2. 2.  Whisk Garlic Survival Garlic Infused Oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

  3. 3.  Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, corn, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

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