Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette
Salads
This quinoa and black bean salad with lime vinaigrette is a healthy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and fiber from the quinoa and black beans, and tossed with a zesty lime vinaigrette, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the Lime Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
For the Salad:
In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, cilantro, and scallions.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper, to taste.
For the Lime Vinaigrette:
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat.
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.
This quinoa and black bean salad with lime vinaigrette is a healthy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and fiber from the quinoa and black beans, and tossed with a zesty lime vinaigrette, this salad is both delicious and nutritious.
