Description
Enjoy a refreshing and nutritious Chili-Lime Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Corn, perfect for summer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
- In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and pour the dressing over. Toss to combine and serve.
Notes
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- Great as a side dish or a main meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Chili-Lime, Quinoa, Black Bean, Salad, Summer