Description
Looking for a refreshing and nutritious dish that’s perfect for summer? This Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe is a vibrant blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for picnics, meal prep, or light dinners. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this protein-packed salad featuring hearty black beans and fluffy quinoa, all tossed in a zesty lime vinaigrette. The combination of fresh herbs and crumbled cotija cheese adds a delightful twist, ensuring every bite is satisfying and delicious. Enjoy it on its own as a fulfilling main course or serve it alongside grilled meats for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 shallot
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cans black beans
- 1/2 cup sliced green onion
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa with vegetable broth and cook according to package directions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, minced shallot, honey, sea salt, and black pepper.
- Drain and rinse the black beans; chop the cilantro and crumble the cotija cheese.
- Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and add it to the bowl with the vinaigrette. Toss in the beans, cilantro, and cotija cheese until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg