The Best Pineapple Quinoa Salad!

DESCRIPTION:

This delicious Pineapple Quinoa Salad is bursting with sweet pineapple, hearty black beans, roasted corn, crunchy red bell pepper, red onion, and zesty pickled jalapeños, all tossed in a bright, fresh citrus dressing. This quinoa salad has the perfect balance of sweet, tangy and spicy!

INGREDIENTS:

Quiche Batter:
2 cups cooked quinoa
2-15oz. cans black beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups roasted corn
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 large red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, finely chopped
1 3/4 cup fresh pineapple, diced
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Zest of 2 limes
Zest of 1 med orange
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, optional

Sweet Citrus Dressing:

2 large medjool dates, pitted
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 Teaspoon garlic powder

PREPARATION:

1-If using frozen corn, thaw completely and pat dry.
2-To make the dressing, add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Taste and adjust the flavors if needed. Place the dressing in the fridge.
3-In a large serving bowl combine all the salad ingredients except the pumpkin seeds.
4-Once you’re ready to serve, pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
5-Just before serving, sprinkle in the toasted pumpkin seeds and gently toss.
6-Reserve a few pumpkin seeds, pineapple pieces, cilantro leaves and a little roasted corn for garnishing the top.

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