Description
This Easy Quinoa Black Bean Salad is vibrant, protein-packed, and full of zesty flavor. A perfect make-ahead meal or healthy side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Quinoa: 1 cup (uncooked)
- Water or Broth: 2 cups
- Black Beans: 1 can (15 ounces), drained and rinsed
- Cherry Tomatoes: 1 cup, halved
- Red Bell Pepper: 1 medium, diced
- Red Onion: 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Lime Juice: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Ground Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No need to preheat, but gather your tools.
- Combine Ingredients: Rinse quinoa. Cook with water or broth in a saucepan for 15 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Let quinoa cool completely before mixing.
- Assemble the Dish: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro.
- Cook to Perfection: In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad.
- Finishing Touches: Toss to coat evenly. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Chill for 30 minutes, then serve cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly to remove bitterness.
- Cool quinoa before mixing to avoid sogginess.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg