Cuban Mojito Quinoa Salad
Sweet, tangy and minty flavors complement each other in our Cuban Mojito Quinoa Salad made with Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice and Quinoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice and Quinoa
- 1/3 cup black beans
- 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
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Instructions
If you like the minty sweetness of mojitos, you’ll love the tangy, minty taste of our Cuban Mojito Quinoa Salad. Loaded with fresh veggies, it’s bursting with vibrant colors and flavors!
Step 1
Heat rice and quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine rice and quinoa, beans, bell peppers and green onions in a medium bowl. Stir to blend well.
Step 3
Whisk together vinegar, honey, olive oil and lime juice in a small bowl. Add in mint.
Step 4
Pour dressing over rice and quinoa mixture and toss well.
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Cuban Flavors
An exotic meal full of amazing flavors doesn’t have to be difficult or time consuming to make. Here at Minute® Rice, we offer recipes and quality products that were created with busy schedules like yours in mind so that you can enjoy a satisfying and delicious meal no matter how short on time you are!
One such recipe, is this Cuban Mojito Quinoa Salad made with Minute® Ready to Serve Brown Rice & Quinoa. This simple dish takes just minutes to make and is packed with amazing Cuban flavors. Loaded with delicious black beans, crunchy green and red bell peppers, fresh green onion and tossed in an incredibly-tasty dressing made of vinegar, olive oil, honey, lime juice and mint, this dish is a flavor bomb. You won’t believe how much incredible flavor can come from such a simple meal!
Never settle for a boring meal again. You can enjoy amazing flavors and ingredients that will help you refuel and power through your day no matter how busy you are with this and many more of our quick, easy and delicious recipes. Treat yourself to a tasty lunch at work by making this in advance, or try it with your family for dinner tonight!
Continue discovering more delicious rice recipes from around the world by giving our Egg Fried Rice a try after you nail this Cuban-inspired delicacy.
Add Some Veggies
If you’re a veggie-lover, try this recipe with added carrots, corn, or even jalapeños for a bit of heat.
Other Meal Inspiration
For another Latin American classic, learn how to make this Mexican Style Rice recipe.
