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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A vibrant and healthy quinoa salad packed with black beans, fresh vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, perfect for a quick lunch or side dish.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa (cooked to package instructions)
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 red red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 0.75 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 large lime (juiced, plus slices for serving)
  • 1 medium avocado (sliced for serving)

Other

  • cooking spray
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and cool.
  • Sauté diced onions and red pepper in cooking spray for 5 minutes.
  • Add corn, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes until heated.
  • Mix quinoa, sautéed vegetables, black beans, and cilantro in a large bowl. Squeeze lime juice over and toss.
  • Top with sliced avocado and serve immediately or refrigerate for leftovers, adding extra lime and avocado before eating.

Notes

For best flavor, add extra lime juice and fresh avocado when serving leftovers.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Keyword: black beans, Quinoa, Vegetables