Description
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe is a vibrant, nutritious dish that combines the earthy flavors of black beans and quinoa with zesty lime and fresh herbs. Perfect for summer picnics, light lunches, or meal prep, this salad is a crowd-pleaser. It takes just 25 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy days. Packed with protein and fiber, it’s not only healthy but also versatile—customizable to suit various dietary preferences. Serve it as a main dish or a refreshing side to elevate any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 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 under cold water and cook in vegetable broth as per package instructions until fluffy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and add it to the bowl along with black beans, cilantro, and cotija cheese.
- Toss everything until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg