Description
Discover the irresistible flavors of this Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe, a vibrant and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Bursting with colorful ingredients like protein-rich quinoa, fiber-filled black beans, and zesty lime vinaigrette, this salad is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this easy-to-make salad, making it a fantastic choice for summer dinners, picnics, or meal prep. Serve it as a refreshing main dish or a delightful side at your next gathering. With its wholesome ingredients and customizable options, enjoy a delicious salad that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 1/2 cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 Tbsp.
- 1 shallot (about 3 Tbsp. minced)
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa in vegetable broth according to package instructions; let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Drain and rinse black beans; chop cilantro; crumble cotija cheese.
- Fluff cooked quinoa and combine with vinaigrette in the bowl.
- Gently fold in black beans, cilantro, and cotija cheese until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg