Description
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish bursting with flavors and textures. This hearty salad combines nutty quinoa, protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp bell peppers, all tossed in a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a healthy lunch option, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress. Enjoy the explosion of colors and tastes in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop cherry tomatoes and bell pepper; set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Once quinoa cools slightly, mix it with the prepared vegetables and black beans in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg