Description
A vibrant and nourishing quinoa salad with a zesty lime dressing, perfect for meal prep or a healthy lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Quinoa: In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth or water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, covering it for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper. This zesty dressing will bring all the flavors together.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Dress It Up: Pour the zesty lime dressing over the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring the ingredients are well-coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste your salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if necessary.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for later! This salad stays fresh for up to 5 days, making it a fabulous choice for meal prep.
Notes
For added crunch, toss in pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Customize with different veggies or grains as you prefer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg