Zesty Quinoa Salad
This delightful quinoa salad is perfect for the summer season (or whenever you desire that summery vibe). Its light and zesty profile offers a completely fresh approach to savoring quinoa. A burst of lime juice and the vibrant essence of cilantro provide a revitalizing twist, while the combination of quinoa and black beans delivers delectable vegan protein. For non-vegans, you can elevate the protein content further by incorporating chicken or turkey chunks. The salad is a treat from the moment it's prepared, and its flavors harmonize even more splendidly the following day as they mingle and meld together.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 limes, juiced.
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
- 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes.
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 5 green onions, finely chopped.
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro, season with salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 9gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 675mgPotassium: 403mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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