Latin American · salad

Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing

Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad With Tahini Dressing reads nutty 4.2, sourness 3.8 and sweetness 3.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Latin American salad, about 36 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 3.1 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 4.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.2 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.5 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.0 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Nutty 4.2 · Sourness 3.8 · Sweetness 3.5 · Herbaceous 3.5 · Richness 3.3 · Allium 3.1 · Umami 2.7 · Salinity 2.7 · Earthy 2.4 · Fruity 2.1 · Heat 2.0 · Funk & Ferment 1.2 · Citrus 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0 · Floral 0.9 · Warm Spice 0.8

What's in it (16)

• For the Salad
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 yellow bell pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 15-oz. can low-sodium black beans
• 3/4 cup fresh or frozen corn
• 3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
• 1 5-oz bag spring mix salad greens
• For the Dressing
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt to taste

Time & effort: about 36 min (26 min active) · effort: medium

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 183.5 kcal, 4.8 g protein, 10.1 g fat, 19.6 g carbs

Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (7 steps)

1. Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a small and stirring well to combine. If you need it a little thinner, add a Tbsp. of water at a time. Set aside.
2. Dice bell peppers and onion and add to large bowl.
3. Roughly chop cilantro and add to peppers and onions.
4. Add black beans and corn and mix well.
5. Add in your salad greens and toss well.
6. Finally, add the quinoa and toss once more.
7. When you're ready to eat, drizzle with Southwest Tahini Sauce and enjoy!

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