Quinoa Black Bean Salad

5 from 5 votes

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Prep 15

Cook 30

Total 45

Fat 4

Carbs 55

Protein 13

Yield

Ingredients

For the Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

1 cup quinoa uncooked
2 cups of water
15 oz. can of black beans rinsed
1/4 cup red onion minced
2 cups of your favorite chopped vegetables cucumber, carrots, tomato, avocado, kale, etc.

Dressing

Follow directions for our Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
Once quinoa is cooked, place in a large Tupperware and let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
Prepare the dressing by following the directions to Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing.
Prepare salad, by mixing together all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Then, pour on dressing and mix again.

Tips & Notes

Nutrition information is without dressing and is with 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 1 cup sweet corn.

Nutrition Facts