Description
A colorful and nutritious high protein salad featuring quinoa, black beans, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss everything gently to combine.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top if desired.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for the flavors to develop.
Notes
This dish can be prepared in advance, but add avocado just before serving to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg