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June 8, 2012 · 3 Comments

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Dairy Free Recipes· Gluten Free Recipes· Mexican· Salad Recipes

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Quinoa tossed with black beans and golden sunburst tomatoes in a lime and ginger vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tasty light salad. 

Quinoa tossed with black beans and golden sunburst tomatoes in a lime vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tasty light salad.

Quinoa Salad Black Beans Lime Vinaigrette

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Golden Sunburst Tomatoes in a Tahitian Lime Olive Oil and Ginger Rice Vinaigrette.

Quinoa is a seed that is rich in fiber, protein and other essential nutrients. It has a nutty flavor and is also naturally gluten free.

Because you can serve quinoa hot or cold, it makes a tasty alternative to rice or potatoes; as well as a delicious cold salad.

I loved the all-around freshness of this Quinoa & Black Bean Salad. Not to mention it was healthy and filling!

My family ate this as a side dish with grilled chicken for dinner; then ate more for lunch the next day on it’s own. I hope you like it as much as we did!

Ingredients Needed

For this recipe you'll need the following ingredients: 

  • Water
  • Quinoa
  • Black Beans-I used canned and ran them under cold water until it ran clear. 
  • Golden Burst Grape Tomatoes-These are the yellow ones, but you could use any grape tomato
  • Scallions
  • Fresh Chopped Cilantro
  • Garlic
  • Rice Wine Vinegar
  • Limes, zest and juice
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Kosher Salt
  • Black Pepper

Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

How do you make Quinoa Salad with Black Beans?

Start by adding the water to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce heat.

Simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed; then remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

Next, combine the cilantro, garlic, vinegar, lime zest and juice, oil, salt and pepper in a small bowl; then whisk until emulsified.

Add the quinoa to a bowl along with the black beans, tomatoes, scallions, and prepared vinaigrette. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Quinoa tossed with black beans and golden sunburst tomatoes in a lime vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tasty light salad.

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Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Quinoa tossed with black beans and golden sunburst tomatoes in a lime vinaigrette dressing makes a refreshingly tasty light salad.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Resting Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Course Salads
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

For the Salad

  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed under cold water)
  • 1- (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed under cold water)
  • 2 dozen yellow grape tomatoes (cut in half)
  • ¼ cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 limes (zest and juice)
  • ¼ cup rice wine Vinegar
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

For the Salad

  • Add water to a pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the quinoa, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed then remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.  
  • Add to a bowl along with the black beans, tomatoes, scallions, and prepared vinaigrette. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 354mgPotassium: 315mgFiber: 6gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 51IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
Keyword quinoa, quinoa salad
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  1. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

    June 09, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Foodie Stuntman says

    June 08, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    Looks delicious!

    Reply
  3. Beverley says

    June 08, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    love this colourful and healthy recipe Carrie, good luck with the competition xoxo

    Reply

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