Description
This Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is a vibrant, colorful dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its nutty quinoa, earthy black beans, and refreshing veggies. Perfect for picnics or cozy dinners, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress. With bold flavors and a zesty dressing, this salad is not just a meal—it’s an experience that brings people together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup tricolor quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa with black beans, chopped vegetables, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; pour over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg