Quinoa Salad
Our fresh and healthy Quinoa Salad recipe is addicting and bursting with fresh flavor. It's always the favorite summer side dish, or add some protein to make it a meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 317kcal
Cost: $6
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth , chicken broth, or water
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved
- 5 green onions , chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
- 1 avocados , chopped
- salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 fresh limes , juiced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook quinoa and vegetable broth according to package directions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork, then allow to cool for at least 20 minutes.
- Whisk dressing ingredients in a bowl: olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes.
- Assemble: Transfer quinoa to a large bowl. Add black beans, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro and avocado. Pour dressing over salad and stir gently to combine. Serve immediatly.
Notes
Add Protein: Make it a meal by adding 12oz grilled chicken breast, shrimp, tofu or steak.
Nutrition
Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 596mg | Potassium: 657mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 553IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg
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