Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Name: Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup lime juice; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1.5 cups diced cucumber; 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.

Recipe by Jennksc

Published on April 25, 2019

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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

Cook's Note:

You can use a rice steamer to cook the quinoa. It makes perfect quinoa every time, though it takes much longer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

263	Calories
12g	Fat
32g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 263
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Sodium 692mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 7mg	33%
Calcium 55mg	4%
Iron 3mg	18%
Potassium 462mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.