Hello again. I'm back after another hiatus. September was a busy month: three countries, four time zones, a birthday, a wedding, several amazing dinners out, and (oh yes) crunch time at work. But I'm back now and raring to go with a few new recipes.
First up, a sort of non-recipe that turned out to be inspired (in my humble opinion). I had made fajitas with the required accompaniments, i.e. pico de gallo and guacamole, courtesy of my brother's recipe. Surprisingly, I actually had some left over. The guacamole was easy -- I practically ate it with a spoon -- but the pico de gallo was a little more challenging. Luckily, the fridge provides unexpected inspiration through juxtaposition: another container held some quinoa from an earlier meal, and I had an ear of corn -- the last of the summer -- which came in my vegetable box. After throwing in some pinto beans, also from the meal, this combination made for a tasty lunch. Quick and easy for when life gets to be a bit too hectic.
Pico de gallo and quinoa salad
1/2 C. pico de gallo
1/3 C. cooked quinoa
1/2 C. pinto beans
1/3 C. corn
lime
salt to taste
Mix all ingredients together, adjusting lime, salt and pepper to taste.
12 comments:
You have to toss in a healthy meal in between the craziness that's starting for all of us. This would work just fine.
Glad you're back! Yikes, September was crazy for you! Love the salad you made using what you had your fridge.
Oh my goodness, sounds like you've had many whirlwind adventures lately! So wonderful to have you back! :-) Your salad sounds amazing - so vibrant and energizing!!
OH, pico and quinoa sound like a delicious, healthy combo!! Welcome back ;)
Having a healthy lunch is sooo important. And difficult to make time for. Good for you- this recipe looks perfect.
welcome back! i have been dying to try quinoa for some time now, this looks wonderful!
Your salad sounds healthy and delicious! I love quinoa :)
I like this combo - serve me up a tostada full!
I have just recently discovered quinoa and I love it! Great recipe for a great working lunch.
Welcome back! I was missing your blog post.
this is pretty much the perfect dish for me. i love every component, and putting them all in combination is sheer brilliance. quinoa rocks. :)
welcome back! and WOW you've been busy!! this salad sounds perfect, I love hearing new ways to use quinoa!
I love quinoa! This is a great combo!
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