Quinoa Black Bean Salad
A refreshing and nutritious salad featuring quinoa, black beans, and colorful vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture, then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the quinoa before cooking to remove its natural coating. Let the salad sit for 30 minutes after mixing for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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