Description
Indulge in our vibrant Black Bean Quinoa Salad, a delightful mix of fresh ingredients perfect for any occasion. This nutrient-packed dish combines protein-rich black beans and quinoa with zesty lime vinaigrette, offering a refreshing taste that is both satisfying and healthy. Ideal for summer picnics, meal prepping, or as a side at barbecues, this salad is not only visually appealing with its colorful ingredients but also incredibly easy to make. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a delicious dish that your family and friends will love!
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 the quinoa and cook it in vegetable broth or water according to package instructions. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes after cooking.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.
- Drain and rinse the black beans; chop the cilantro and crumble the cotija cheese.
- Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the bowl with vinaigrette. Stir in the black beans, cilantro, and cotija cheese until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg