Quinoa Salad with Black Beans
This colorful and delicious quinoa salad with black beans, red pepper, and corn is not only bursting with flavor but is also an incredibly healthy high-fiber dinner option! Packed with nutritious ingredients like quinoa, black beans, and veggies, this salad is perfect for anyone looking to increase their fiber intake. Plus, the addition of healthy fats from avocado and olive oil makes this salad a nutritious powerhouse that you'll love to eat again and again!
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed and drained
- 15 ouces black beans typically one can drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn fresh or frozen kernels
- 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro fresh chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice juice from one medium-sized lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
- While the quinoa is cooking, combine the black beans, diced red bell pepper, corn kernels, red onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Mix well.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the diced avocado.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Cal 257 kcal, Carbs 40g, Protein 8g, Fat 10g, Fiber 5g, Sugar 4g