How To Make Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
A healthy and flavorful salad made with quinoa, black beans, veggies and spices.
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
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In a large bowl, mix cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
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In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss.
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Serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Calories : 295 kcal
- Total Fat : 10g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Trans Fat : 0g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 240mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 43g
- Dietary Fiber : 10g
- Sugars : 2g
- Protein : 11g
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