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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

This Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is filled with fresh ingredients and topped with a delicious cilantro-lime vinaigrette. Make this for your next outdoor gathering or summer party.

Total Time

20min

4.6

5 Ratings

Author: Real Food with Sarah

Servings:

Ingredients

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3 cups

Quinoa , cooked

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1 can

Black Beans , drained, rinsed

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2 cups

Cherry Tomatoes , halved

or Grape Tomato

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Avocado , diced

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4 Tbsp

Chopped Scallions

Vinaigrette

•

4 Tbsp

Olive Oil

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Lime , juiced

•

1 tsp

Salt

•

1/2 tsp

Ground Black Pepper

•

1/2 tsp

Paprika

•

1/4 tsp

Cayenne Pepper

•

2 Tbsp

Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Cooking Instructions

In a large bowl, add the Quinoa (3 cups) , Black Beans (1 can) , Cherry Tomatoes (2 cups) , Avocado (1) , and Scallions (4 Tbsp) .

In a smaller bowl or jar, mix together Olive Oil (4 Tbsp) , Lime Juice (1) , Salt (1 tsp) , Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) , Paprika (1/2 tsp) , Cayenne Pepper (1/4 tsp) , and Fresh Cilantro (2 Tbsp) .

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Author's Notes

This quinoa black bean salad will stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container. Feel free to freshen it up with additional herbs or more fresh lime juice before enjoying it again. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

Prepare your own quinoa at home rather than buying pre-made. It is healthier and only takes 15 minutes.

Use fresh veggies and fresh herbs over canned, frozen, or dried. This makes for a tastier salad.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

409

FAT

13.8 g

PROTEIN

14.8 g

CARBS

58.0 g