Description
Elevate your summer meals with this vibrant Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep. Bursting with protein-rich quinoa and fiber-packed black beans, this salad not only satisfies your hunger but also nourishes your body. Dressed in a zesty lime vinaigrette and enhanced with fresh herbs, it’s both hearty and refreshing. Enjoy it as a filling main dish, a colorful side to grilled meats, or even stuffed in crisp lettuce wraps for a healthy lunch option. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this salad is versatile enough to serve warm or chilled.
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz) black beans
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 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
- Rinse quinoa and cook according to package instructions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, shallot, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drain and rinse black beans; chop cilantro.
- Fluff cooked quinoa and combine with the dressing, black beans, cilantro, and cheese. Toss gently.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg