Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

Give this Quinoa Black Bean Salad a try when you need a quick and healthy dish that comes together in just 20 minutes, using pre-cooked quinoa from your meal prep. Vegan and gluten-free, this Southwestern-inspired quinoa salad is ideal for make-ahead meals or easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 521 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Lime Salad Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For The Salad:

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, (15 oz.) drained
  • 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned (and drained) would all work
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 2/3 cup
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • 3 stalks scallions, chopped
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced into cubes
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • To make the salad dressing: Mix olive oil, garlic, zest of a lime, fresh lime juice, maple syrup, ground cumin, salt and pepper in a jar.
  • To make the salad: Place quinoa, beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, scallions, and avocado in a bowl. Sprinkle it with cilantro or parsley. Drizzle it with the dressing and give it a gentle stir.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 521kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 602mgPotassium: 940mgFiber: 15gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 5mg
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