Description
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe is a vibrant, nutritious dish that shines as a summertime favorite. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or healthy meal prep, this salad combines protein-packed quinoa and fiber-rich black beans with fresh herbs and a zesty lime vinaigrette. Its colorful presentation and refreshing flavors make it a delightful addition to any gathering or a satisfying standalone meal. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile recipe can be customized easily to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans
- 1/2 cup green onion, sliced
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil + 1 Tbsp.
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/2 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions using vegetable broth for added flavor.
- In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette.
- Drain and rinse the black beans; chop cilantro and crumble cotija cheese.
- Once quinoa is cooked and fluffed with a fork, combine it with the vinaigrette in the mixing bowl.
- Gently fold in black beans, cilantro, and cotija until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg