Cubano Habichuela Negra y Quinoa Salad

Ingredientes

• para the Salad:
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed 🌾
• 2 cups water 💧
• 1 cup cooked black beans, drained y rinsed 🫘
• 0.5 cup red bell pepper, picado en cubos 🌶️
• 0.5 cup cherry tomates, halved 🍅
• 0.25 cup red cebolla, finamente picado 🧅
• 0.5 cup corn kernels 🌽
• 0.25 cup fresco cilantro, picado 🌿
• para the Seasoning & Dressing:
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin ✨
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika ahumada 🌶️
• 0.5 teaspoon sal 🧂
• 0.25 teaspoon pimienta negra ⚫
• 2 tablespoons aceite de oliva 🫒
• Juice de 1 lima 🍋
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 🍏

Instrucciones

1. 11️⃣ cocina the Quinoa 🌾🔥
2. 2In a pot, bring 2 cups de water to a boil. Add the quinoa, cover, y simmer para 12-15 minutes until fluffy. Remove from calienta y let it cool.
3. 32️⃣ Prepare the Salad Base 🌶️🍅
4. 4In a grande bowl, combine black beans, red bell pepper, cherry tomates, red cebolla, y corn.
5. 53️⃣ Season it Up ✨🫘
6. 6Add the cumin, paprika ahumada, sal, y pimienta negra, mixing well to coat all ingredients con flavor.
7. 74️⃣ Dress it Right 🫒🍋
8. 8Drizzle con aceite de oliva, lima juice, y apple cider vinegar. Toss until everything is evenly combined.
9. 95️⃣ Final Touch 🌿
10. 10Sprinkle con fresco cilantro y let the salad sit para 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
11. 116️⃣ sirve & disfruta 🍽️✨
12. 12This dish can be served warm o chilled, making it perfect para any occasion.