Zesty Quinoa Salad

This quinoa salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. This salad tastes great right away and even better the next day when all the flavors have had the chance to marry.


Recipes · Salad · Grains · Quinoa Salad Recipes


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Servings: 6
Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste

  • 1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 5 green onions, finely chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste


Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
270 Calories
12g Fat
34g Carbs
9g Protein


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