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Moroccan Quinoa Salad

A perfect light supper and one of the site's most popular recipes, this magnificent salad is packed with flavour.

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April 8th, 2012

Recipes Developed by LeeAnne Wright

Servings
6
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 3 Cups cooked quinoa (1 cup dried)
  • 1/3 Cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1-1/2 Cups canned black beans, rinsed
  • 1-1/2 Cups corn kernels (about 2 cobs) or defrosted frozen
  • 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 11 fluid ounce cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 Cups slivered almonds, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped green or black olives
  • 1/4 Cups chopped fresh mint
  • 1/4 Cups chopped fresh coriander
Directions

  1. Cook quinoa, according to package instructions.

  2. While quinoa is cooking, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt and sugar into a vinaigrette in a small bowl.

  3. Combine quinoa and all remaining ingredients, except fresh herbs, into a medium-sized bowl.

  4. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Toss to combine.

  5. Refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavours to combine. Add fresh herbs just prior to serving. May be served at room temperature.

Nutrients Per Serving

Nutrients per serving: 407 calories, 17 g fat, 14 g protein, 56 g carbohydrates, 11 g fibre. Excellent source of vitamin E, folic acid, thiamin, iron, zinc, phosphorus and magnesium.

Moroccan Quinoa Salad
Photo Credit: Carlo Mendoza