Description
Elevate your dining experience with this vibrant Quinoa and Black Bean Salad. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, earthy black beans, and a medley of colorful veggies, each bite offers a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor. Perfect for summer barbecues or cozy dinners, this salad is not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to prepare. Enjoy it as a refreshing main course or a hearty side dish that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water until clear. In a saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water; bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- While quinoa cooks, dice bell peppers and finely chop red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Toss gently.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and drizzle with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss again.
- Chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg