Zesty Quinoa Salad

Name: Zesty Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 limes, juiced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste; 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 5 green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; salt and ground black pepper to taste

⏱️ Ready in 30 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 6 servings 👁️ 22 views

This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11.5g 15%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 675mg 29%

Total Carbohydrate 33.8g 12%

Dietary Fiber 8.4g 30%

Total Sugars 1.7g

Protein 8.9g 18%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl.

Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat.

Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.

Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.