Description
A simple salad featuring quinoa, corn, and black beans with a light lime dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, thawed or drained
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Serve the salad immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can substitute avocado for red onion if desired.
- For best flavor, let the salad rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: quinoa salad, black bean, corn, vegetarian, light dressing, side dish