Easy Quinoa Salad

Easy Quinoa Salad

An easy quinoa salad that's super fresh, colorful, and loaded with tender quinoa, black beans, tomato, and green onions tossed with a zesty vinaigrette.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
270 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring water 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, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
Step 3
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad
Easy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
  • 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes

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