Vegetarian Recipe: Quinoa, Corn, Black Bean Salad

INGREDIENTS

For The Dressing:

2 tbsp

olive oil

3 tbsp

fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp

ground cumin

1/2 tsp

salt

2 tbsp

chopped scallions

2 tbsp

chopped fresh cilantro or basil

1 tbsp

minced fresh jalapeño pepper

1 tbsp

minced fresh garlic heated until soft in 1 Tbsp olive oil

Fresh ground black pepper

For The Salad:

2 cups

cooked quinoa

1 15 ounce can

black beans, rinsed and drained OR: 1 cup cooked black beans

ears fresh corn, cooked, and kernels stripped off OR: 1 cup frozen corn kernels

ripe plum tomatoes, chopped (about 3/4 cup

3/4 cup

chopped bell pepper (red, green, orange, yellow or a mix)

1/2 cup

chopped mango - fresh or dried (soaked)

Lime wedges for garnish