Description
Quinoa Black Bean Salad is a nutritious and colorful dish that combines quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing.
Ingredients
- Quinoa: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Black beans: 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Cherry tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Bell peppers: 1 cup, diced (any color)
- Red onion: 1/2 cup, finely chopped
- Fresh cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime juice: 1/4 cup (freshly squeezed)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Salt: to taste
- Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the quinoa cooks, rinse the black beans under cold water and let them drain.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, bell peppers, red 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.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be frozen for up to a month, but texture may change.
- Best served cold; let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Quinoa, Black Beans, Salad, Healthy, Vegan, Gluten-Free