Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Black Bean Quinoa Salad brings tender, fluffy quinoa together with hearty black beans and crisp cucumber, all brightened by a tangy cumin-lime vinaigrette. It’s fresh, filling, and vibrant with citrus and spice, perfect for a quick dinner or make-ahead lunch. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing, satisfying bite.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.
- 2
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Set aside to cool.
- 4
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl to make the dressing.
- 5
Combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl.
- 6
Pour in the dressing and toss to coat.
- 7
Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Refrigerate or serve right away.
- Calories 290.03 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.93 g Moderate
- Carbs 39.96 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.02 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.22 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 154.49 mg Moderate
- Fiber 7.02 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.11 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.31 g Moderate
- Calcium 71.12 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate
- Potassium 55.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 128.57 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 21.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Cucumber, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 290.03 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Black Bean Quinoa Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Black Bean Quinoa Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Cucumber, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Black Bean Quinoa Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 290.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Black Bean Quinoa Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 8 steps.
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