Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ali Segersten (author) Jun 17, 2021
Lunch Southwestern Lunchbox Recipe Meal Prep Recipe Quick and Easy Recipe Whole Grain Dish
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
6

This plant-protein-packed dish will keep you going during those days when you need a boost without the heaviness of a large meal. Serve this dish alone or with some baked winter squash.

Quinoa

2 cups quinoa
3½ cups water
¼ teaspoons sea salt

Salad

2 cups cooked black beans
1 cups chopped cilantro
5 green onions sliced
1 small jalapeño peppers seeded and finely diced
1 small red bell peppers diced

Dressing

¼ cups extra virgin olive oil
½ cups freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoons Herbamare (or sea salt)