Lona-q Recipe
Make Lona-q Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Dressing
Method
Cooking the Quinoa
- 1
Rinse the Quinoa
Place 1 cup of quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve and rinse under cold running water for about 1-2 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- 2
Cook the Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and all the water has been absorbed.
- 3
Preparing the Salad
- 4
Mix the Salad Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, diced bell pepper, corn, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
Making the Dressing
- 5
Combine Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Assembling the Dish
- 6
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are evenly coated.
- 7
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld together.
