This zesty salad bursts with flavor from fresh lime juice, ground cumin, and fresh cilantro—making it the perfect energizing meal for warm days or anytime you need a lift without the weight of a heavier dish. Rich in fiber and plant-based protein, it’s deeply satisfying yet light on the body. Enjoy it on its own, or serve alongside baked winter squash or roasted sweet potatoes for a grounding, nutrient-dense meal that feels both cleansing and sustaining.
Ingredients
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)
