Black beans and corn go together like peanut butter and jelly. But you don’t just have to pair them in a taco or burrito. Try a cold summer salad!

Prep time: 10 min // Cook time: 15 min // Total time: 25 min

You’ll need:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 3 cups corn (about 4 ears), cut from the cob
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 handful cilantro, chopped
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Salt & Pepper
• Chili powder

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions.
2. Once cooked, add the quinoa and corn to a large mixing bowl. Add green onions, cilantro, lime juice and a dash of chili powder. Toss to combine.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Jack cheese and serve room temperature or cold.

Source: Adapted from a recipe by?What’s Gaby Cooking