Description
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe is a colorful, nutritious dish that bursts with flavor and can be enjoyed year-round. It’s a perfect blend of protein-packed quinoa, hearty black beans, and zesty lime vinaigrette, making it an ideal choice for summer picnics, light lunches, or as a side at dinner. With fresh ingredients like cilantro and green onions, this salad is not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. You can enjoy it on its own or pair it with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Whip up this easy salad in just 25 minutes and savor the vibrant taste of wholesome ingredients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 shallot (minced)
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Cook according to package directions until fluffy. Let sit covered for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Drain and rinse black beans. Chop cilantro and slice green onions.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the vinaigrette bowl. Toss in black beans, cilantro, and cotija cheese until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No cooking required after quinoa preparation
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg