Quinoa Salad with Peppers, Grapefruit, Avocado, Corn, Beans and Cilantro

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Quinoa Salad with Peppers, Grapefruit, Avocado, Corn, Beans and Cilantro

June 12, 2011 by DiningAndDishing

Hi Bloggies!

I’m kind of bummed right now. I had plans to try a new Korean-Cajun fusion restaurant in Sterling, Va. tonight but car troubles have stopped me from going . Yesterday night we got a flat tire and after a full day at the repair shop today we were told the tire we need is not stocked there. Fruuustrating.

So! I’m stuck home which is good and bad I suppose. Bad because I was so looking forward to a fun Sunday din but good because instead I get to cook and blog .

I’m awfully sick of boring old sandwiches for lunch everyday. Last week I made a lentil salad, who’s leftovers were super easy to portion out and carry in my lunchbox. Something different! So this week I thought I’d do another dish along the same idea, this time with quinoa. This recipe is based on the Black Bean, Quinoa and Citrus Salad I saw on Jenna’s blog a few weeks ago.

Quinoa Salad with Peppers, Grapefruit, Avocado, Corn, Beans and Cilantro

(makes about 4 servings)

1 15-oz can on kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 large grapefruit, divided into segments and chopped
1 large red bell pepper, diced
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 large (ripe but firm) avocado, diced
1 ear of fresh corn, kernels chopped off
1 small bunch of cilantro, minced
juice of 1 lime
1.5 tbsp. of olive oil
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 sea salt

Bring quinoa to a boil with 2 cups of water. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove quinoa from stove, fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Place kidney beans, grapefruit, cilantro, bell pepper, avocado and shucked corn kernels into a large bowl. Toss to combine.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin and salt. Add quinoa to salad then pour over dressing. Toss well and serve.

Salad will keep in a sealed tupperware container for up to five days in the fridge.

Beautiful, right?? A fresh, light lunch for the week .

So I guess it’s not all bad dinner had to be rescheduled for next weekend. Because now I’ll have a lovely lunch to look forward to all week . I’ll see you tomorrow so enjoy the rest of your Sunday my friends.

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on June 12, 2011 at 6:16 PM | Reply Erica

Bah! Sorry to hear about the tire. This dish looks great! Grainy salads make awesome leftovers- i feel like the flavors really sink in
on June 12, 2011 at 6:28 PM | Reply Alex @ IEatAsphalt

Yum Beth! I never would’ve thought to add in the grapefruit wedges.
on June 12, 2011 at 6:29 PM | Reply Maris(In Good Taste)

So sorry about your car trouble. This dish looks so healthy and delicious.
on June 12, 2011 at 6:58 PM | Reply Simply Life

oh that looks like a great idea for lunches!
on June 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM | Reply Heather

This is on my list of meals to make when I start getting corn in my CSA! I can’t wait!
on June 13, 2011 at 9:23 PM | Reply On A Pink Typewriter

Oh creepy, I was totally going to make quinoa stuffed peppers for this week’s lunches! Then Trader Joe’s had a crazy line and I chickened out/couldn’t buy the peppers.. Hope you had a great Monday my dear!!
-Joelle (On A Pink Typewriter)
on June 14, 2011 at 5:28 PM | Reply Sues

I love quinoa salads (with avocado!) but have never thought to involve delicious grapefruit as well. This sounds so refreshing and like summer perfection
on June 14, 2011 at 5:29 PM | Reply Weighting For 50

Big darn for the car trouble. But good things come out of bad situations….look what you made!! What a great recipe, I’d NEVER have thought to put grapefruit in there, but YUM!!!! Have a good day Beth, hope the car situation is resolved soon!!
on June 15, 2011 at 12:23 AM | Reply Diana @ frontyardfoodie

That photo of the grapefruit is making my mouth water. A-freaking-mazing.
on June 15, 2011 at 8:51 PM | Reply Lisa

Ah…car trouble sucks!
The quinoa salad looks amazing—I love the combo of stuff in it. A little unique and totally yummy looking!
on June 16, 2011 at 6:05 PM | Reply Erin @ untilyoutri

I’m sorry about the car trouble:( That quinoa salad looks awesome! For some reason I have not been able to find quinoa at my Safeway, even though I have bought it there several times before! I don’t know if I’m just having early Alzheimers or what. I need to just ask someone in the store or just go to Whole Foods or something, because I have been wanting to make a quinoa salad for a while now, and after seeing your recipe now i REALLY want to!!
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