Ingredients for - Southwestern Quinoa Salad

1. Quinoa 1 cup
2. Butter 1 tablespoon
3. Chicken broth 2 cups
4. Diced green bell pepper ½ cup
5. Diced red onion ½ cup
6. Corn 1 cup
7. Black beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can
8. Chopped cilantro ¼ cup
9. Tomato, diced 1 large
10. Fresh lime juice, or to taste ½ cup
11. Red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons
12. Olive oil 2 tablespoons
13. Adobo seasoning 1 tablespoon
14. Feta cheese ½ cup
15. Salt and black pepper to taste ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Southwestern Quinoa Salad

1 . Stage

Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water; drain.

2 . Stage

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir quinoa until water evaporates and quinoa is lightly toasted, about 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until quinoa has absorbed broth, about 10 minutes. Cool quinoa in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes.

3 . Stage

Mix together green bell pepper, red onion, corn, black beans, cilantro, tomato, lime juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, adobo seasoning, and feta cheese in a large salad bowl.

4 . Stage

Lightly stir in quinoa; season with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice to taste. Chill salad at least 30 minutes before serving; serve cold.