Black Bean Quinoa Salad [Cilantro Lime Dressing]
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Black Bean Quinoa Salad [Cilantro Lime Dressing]
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This vibrant black bean quinoa salad with cilantro lime dressing is fresh, zesty, and packed with protein—A 30-minute, crowd-pleasing, wholesome meal prep meal!
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Ingredients
The Quinoa Black Bean Salad:
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa , rinsed - use white, tri-color, or red quinoa.
- 1 cup frozen corn , thawed (or canned corn)
- 1 15-ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed (or pinto beans, navy beans, chickpeas, etc.)
- 1 small red onion , diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes , halved (or baby plum tomatoes/grape tomatoes. Seasonal large tomatoes work too, diced)
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
The Lime Cilantro Dressing:
- Juice of 2–3 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water , or low-sodium broth
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder , or a small amount of minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- salt and pepper , to taste
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro , chopped (can be added to the salad directly or blended into the dressing)
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Instructions
- First, thoroughly rinse and then cook the quinoa according to the package instructions (or check out my post on how to cook quinoa in an Instant Pot). Then, set it aside to cool completely.
- First, rinse and cook quinoa per package instructions (or make Instant Pot quinoa). Then, set aside to cool. Tip: Spread the quinoa on a tray and optionally chill to cool faster.
- Drain and rinse the black beans. Dice red onion, halve tomatoes, chop cilantro, zest and juice limes.
- Add all the prepared ingredients, plus the corn and salt, to a large bowl, mix well, and leave to sit while the quinoa cools.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine all the dressing ingredients, starting with the juice from only 2 limes. Whisk thoroughly. Alternatively, blend the cilantro and all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Toss the cooled quinoa with the veggies and dressing. Taste and adjust the lime, salt, or other seasonings as needed. Optionally tossing a small portion of dressing with slightly warm quinoa enhances flavor absorption.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15-20 minutes for even better flavor. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro – enjoy!
Notes
- REFER TO POST FOR RECIPE VARIATIONS, SERVING SUGGESTIONS, STORAGE INFO, AND FAQs!
- Rinse the quinoa: If it’s not labeled pre-rinsed, rinse the quinoa thoroughly to remove the bitter saponin outer layer.
- To enhance quinoa flavor: Toast it in the pan until fragrant before cooking, and use low-sodium broth instead of water.
- Let it chill: If you have time, I highly recommend chilling the quinoa bean salad for at least 30 minutes for the flavor to meld and enhance.
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Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
266mg
(11%)
Potassium
768mg
(22%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
667IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 768mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 667IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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