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Mexican Quinoa Salad with Shrimp and Black Beans

Here's how you make Mexican Quinoa Salad with Shrimp and Black Beans
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 15-30m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
  • SALAD
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp, cooled and diced (peeled deveined and tails removed)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 to 2/3 cup mixed color cherry tomatoes (or grape tomatoes), cut in half
  • 4 large scallions, diced (white and green parts)
  • DRESSING
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon jalapeno, minced (seeds and ribs removed)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • GARNISH
  • Sliced avocado
  • 1 lime, cut in wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Quinoa ... Most quinoa these days you purchase are pre-rinsed; but, I still rinse it a couple of times. Quinoa has a coating and needs to be rinsed well. - and, it only takes a minute to rinse. Then, I like to toast the quinoa, in just a teaspoon of olive oil. A minute or two on medium heat, will give it lots of flavor and a bit of color. Then, follow package directions to cook the quinoa - if you want, you can cook in chicken broth or vegetable broth for even more flavor; but not necessary. Cook until tender; then, remove from the heat, and keep cover. Before adding to the salad, make sure to fluff with a fork.

  • Step 2: Dressing ... As the quinoa is cooking, add the oil, butter, lime juice/ zest, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, sugar, and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix well, and set to the side. I don't like to make this too much ahead; but, if you need to; hold off on adding the cilantro until right before serving.

  • Step 3: Salad ... Add the cooked shrimp, black beans, tomato, scallions, along with the cooled quinoa to a large bowl - then mix to combine. Add most of the dressing and toss. Let it rest a few minutes, then add the rest.

  • Step 4: Finish and Serve ... Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with avocado slices and lime wedges. Squeeze 1 of the wedges over the salad. ENJOY! A bowl of fresh fruit would make for a wonderful and healthy dinner.

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