Description
A vibrant and nutrient-dense salad combining the nuttiness of quinoa and the heartiness of black beans, perfect for meal prep and quick dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170 g (1 cup) quinoa
- 500 ml (2 cups) water
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 100 g (1/2 cup) red onion, chopped
- 1 can (400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 handful chopped cilantro (or parsley)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Chop bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Place in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Once quinoa has cooled slightly, add it to the mixing bowl with chopped vegetables and black beans. Pour dressing over and toss to combine.
- Chill salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For added flavor, allow it to chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg