Description
This recipe, “Quinoa and Black Bean Salad,” is a healthy, flavorful, and colorful dish that’s packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and nutrients
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- ½ avocado, sliced
- ½ red onion, diced
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook Quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool completely. This is important, as adding hot quinoa to the other ingredients can wilt the vegetables and make the salad soggy.
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Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa, drained and rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced bell pepper, sliced avocado, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
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Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
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Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine, ensuring that all the ingredients are evenly coated.
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Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld.
