Description
A delicious and healthy cilantro lime quinoa salad, packed with protein and fresh flavors, perfect for warm days or barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Make sure to rinse the quinoa well before cooking. Adjust lime juice and olive oil to taste; more lime juice adds extra zing! For added crunch, mix in chopped bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg