Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn
This Southwestern-style salad combines fluffy quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, and red onion with a bright lime, red wine vinegar, and avocado oil dressing. Cumin and fresh cilantro add warmth and herbal freshness, making it a quick, colorful choice for lunch, picnics, or a light side dish.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 54
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low; simmer, covered, until the broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat; stir in corn.
- 5
Cover and let stand until the corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl.
- 7
Whisk in avocado oil.
- 8
Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper.
- 10
Stir in quinoa and corn.
- Calories 284.27 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 12.11 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 40.76 g 15%
- Total Fat 8.39 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 0.82 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 6.22 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 422.11 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 6.63 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 4.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 73.63 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 3.08 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 208.06 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 29.03 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 38.41 mg Good Source 43%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 284.27 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Chicken Broth, Corn. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn?
- About 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 284.27 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn healthy?
- Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 284.27 calories and 12.11 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 422.11 mg (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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