Awesome Quinoa Salad Recipe

This Quinoa Salad is loaded with fresh veggies and packed with flavor. The perfect side for summer cookouts, pot lucks, or weeknight dinners!

3 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup chopped tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup chopped yellow bell peppers
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup frozen corn
1 can black beans drained
1/2 cups chopped green onion

For dressing:

2 Tbsp. lime juice
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. cilantro minced
1+ tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp.cayenne or white pepper
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Prepare quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside to cool. While quinoa is cooling, prepare veggies. Combine quinoa and veggies in a large mixing bowl.

Prepare dressing by combining ingredients and shaking until well mixed. Pour dressing over quinoa and veggies and stir to combine. Add more spices if needed for your taste.

Spoon into serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro. Enjoy!!!!

Option 2 Dressing:  If you want to enjoy a Thai sweet, savory dressing, instead of making your own, I highly recommend My Thai Vinaigrette from River Wave Foods. 

....until next time, 

                    keep your Sunny Side Up 🌞