Description
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe is a colorful and nutritious dish that brings together the flavors of fresh ingredients, making it ideal for summer picnics, light dinners, or meal prep. With its delightful combination of protein-packed black beans and fluffy quinoa, this salad not only satisfies hunger but also offers a wealth of nutrients. Tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette and complemented by green onions, cilantro, and crumbled cotija cheese, each bite bursts with flavor. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this salad is versatile enough to serve as a main course or a side dish at any gathering. Enjoy the vibrant taste and health benefits of this refreshing salad today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 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
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions using vegetable broth or water until fluffy. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Drain and rinse black beans; chop cilantro finely. Fluff quinoa with a fork.
- Add fluffed quinoa to the vinaigrette bowl. Gently fold in black beans, cilantro, green onions, and cotija cheese until mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg