Zucchini and Corn Taco Seasoned Quinoa Salad

from the Closet Cooking blog

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  cup quinoa
• 2  cups water
• 1  batch  taco seasoning
• 1  ear corn (grilled and kernels cut from cob)
• 1  cup zucchini (grated)
• 1  cup black beans
• 1  jalapeno (sliced)
• 1  green onion (sliced)
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1  lime (juice)
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup Cotija cheese (crumbled)

Directions

1. Simmer the quinoa in the water along with the taco seasoning until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
2. Mix the quinoa, corn, zucchini, black beans, jalapeno pepper, green onion and cilantro in a large bowl.
3. Mix the oil, lime juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
4. Toss the salad in the dressing and serve garnished with cotija cheese.