Description
Quinoa Black Bean Salad is a nutritious and colorful dish that combines quinoa, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, making it perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
- Quinoa: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red onion: 1/2 medium, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the black beans by draining and rinsing them under cold water.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro, and place them in a bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for best freshness.
- Feel free to customize with optional ingredients like avocado, corn, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa, Black Bean, Salad, Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free