Description
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, nutritious dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its colorful ingredients and refreshing flavors. Combining nutty quinoa and hearty black beans, this salad is elevated with zesty lime juice and fresh cilantro, making it perfect for any occasion—from summer picnics to cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and packed with protein and fiber, it’s a delightful addition to your healthy eating repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tri-color quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ small red onion, diced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 large lime
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until all the water is absorbed.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the black beans by draining and rinsing them thoroughly under cold water; set aside.
- Dice the cherry tomatoes and finely chop the red onion. If desired, add diced bell peppers for extra crunch.
- In a mixing bowl, combine black beans, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
- Once the quinoa has cooled slightly, fluff it with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture. Drizzle with olive oil and gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg