If you've looking for a healthy but quick lunch then you're in luck! This amazing quinoa salad is so fresh and easy to make it will be your new favorite!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 442kcal
Author: Shannon
Ingredients
1 1/2cupsof rinsed quinoa
3cupsof water
4Tablespoonsof extra-virgin olive oil
2limes, juiced
2teaspoonsof ground cumin
1/4teaspoonof cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2-3vine-ripened tomatoes
optional: a couple Tbs of salsa
1 1/2cupsof cooked black beans
1/3of a large chopped yellow onion
1/4cupof fresh cilantro, chopped
black pepper and salt, to taste
Instructions
Bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water has evaporated. Be sure to set aside to cool.
Whisk oil, lime juice, and spices together in a bowl to make the dressing.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes/salsa, cuban black beans, cilantro, and onion together in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a cold salad. The longer you chill the mix, the more the stronger the flavor will be.
Notes
This salad is so full of good plant-protein! The beans and the quinoa are the stars of the show and make this quinoa salad such a good option for a filling and fresh lunch.