4.9 from 120 votes
Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Deliciously simple, full of fresh veggies all tossed in a zesty lime dressing, this is the perfect easy lunch or dinner.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 206 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 1 avocado diced
- 15 ounces canned black beans 1 can, rinsed and drained
- 12 ounces corn kernels 1 can, drained
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup green onion diced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and diced
- ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Dressing
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions and allow to cool.
- Combine quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onion, jalapeno and cilantro in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour over quinoa salad and toss to coat.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
206
(10%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
333mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
725IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
27.3mg
(30%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 333mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 27.3mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.