This hearty Brown Rice Quinoa Salad is a simple and delicious dish. In addition, it is ultra-flavorful, satisfying, and is packed with superfoods.
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To get started, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- Quinoa is a nutritious, gluten-free grain-like seed that has gained popularity for its exceptional nutritional profile. Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare Quinoa and Quinoa Flakes.
- Brown rice is a whole grain, meaning it contains all parts of the grain — the bran, germ, and endosperm. In other words, this provides more nutrients and fiber compared to white rice, which has the bran and germ removed during processing. Brown Rice: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare It.
- Black beans, scientifically known as Phaseolus vulgaris, are legumes that are valued for their nutritional content, versatility in cooking, and contribution to various cuisines. Black Beans: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, and How to Prepare Them.
- Vegetables: corn, grape tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño.
- Cilantro
- Honey-Lime Vinaigrette: limes, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin.
How to make this Recipe:
- Prepare the vinaigrette
First, in a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cumin. Set aside.
- Toss all ingredients
Next, in a large bowl, add in the Quinoa and Brown Rice, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Finally, drizzle on the vinaigrette and toss.
Brown Rice Quinoa Salad: Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely, using pre-cooked or leftover brown rice and quinoa works well and saves time. Ensure they are fully cooled before assembling the salad.
Yes, Brown Rice Quinoa Salad can be made ahead of time. Keep the dressing separate until you’re ready to serve to maintain the salad’s freshness and texture.
Absolutely! Add grilled chicken, shrimp, chickpeas, tofu, or any protein of your choice to make the salad a more substantial and balanced meal.
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Brown Rice Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked, cold)
- 1 cup brown rice (cooked, cold)
- 2 cups corn (frozen: thawed and drained: or from a can: drained and rinsed)
- 1 15 oz. can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved or quartered)
- ⅓ cup red onion (diced)
- ¼ cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (without seeds, diced)
Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: in a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cumin. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add in the quinoa and brown rice, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and jalapeño. Drizzle on the vinaigrette and toss.
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