Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Dressed simply with lime juice and olive oil, this fresh-tasting black bean quinoa salad is ready in 30 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 263 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ¼ cup lime juice
• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 ½ cups diced cucumber

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.

Step 3

Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.