Servings: 4-6 people servingsPrep: 10 min
Cook: 12 min
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad is hearty enough for a stand alone meal, or can be served alongside your favorite main course. It's vegan, gluten free, full of protein, and comes together in less than 20 minutes!
This Black Bean Quinoa Salad is hearty enough for a stand alone meal, or can be served alongside your favorite main course. It's vegan, gluten free, full of protein, and comes together in less than 20 minutes!
Servings
4 servings
Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
12 minutes
Passive time
n/a
Ingredients
For the Salad
1
Orange Bell Pepper
seeded and diced
1
Red Bell Pepper
seeded and diced
1/2 cup
Red Onion
diced
1/3 cup
Cilantro
rough chopped
1 can
Black Beans
drained and rinsed, or 1-1/2 cups cooked black beans
Baby Arugula
about 2 large handfuls, see notes
2-3 cups
Cooked Tricolored Quinoa
see notes for basic cooking instructions
For the Dressing
1/4 cup
Lime Juice
1/2 cup
Olive Oil
1 tsp
Sea Salt
1 tsp
Black Pepper
1 tsp
Cumin
1 tsp
Paprika
1 clove
Garlic
minced
Instructions
For the Dressing
Add all dressing ingredients into a container with a tight fitting lid, then cover and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
For the Salad
Add the bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and black beans into a large bowl, then add dressing. Stir to fully coat all ingredients. Add the arugula and toss again, then add the cooled cooked quinoa and toss again. Serve and Enjoy!