Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
A delicious Black Bean Quinoa Salad packed with flavors, perfect for a healthy meal.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
Quinoa and Beans
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans black beans 15 oz each
Vegetables and Herbs
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup sliced green onion
- 1 shallot minced about 3 Tbsp.
Dressing
- ¼ cup lime juice about 1 lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ⅛ tsp. black pepper
Cheese
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth (or water) and cook according to package instructions. Let sit for 5 minutes after cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Drain and rinse black beans. Prepare cilantro and cotija cheese.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add to the vinaigrette bowl. Mix in black beans, cilantro, and cotija until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep and stays fresh for several days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 12gSugar: 3g
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