Black Bean Quinoa Salad

4.5
2 Ratings

Lucy Alvarez

Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Serves
4

Delicious left over.


Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cup Chicken broth
  • 15 ounce Black beans (drained and rinsed if from a can)
  • 1 teaspoon Oil (olive or vegetable)
  • 1 cup Corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 cup Grape tomatoes
  • 1 Avocado, cut into chunks

Dressing

  • 3-4 Limes, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Directions

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Bring quinoa and broth to a boil. Lower heat to medium-low and cover. Simmer for until all liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Set aside and let cool.

  • Step 2

    In a cast iron skillet, roast corn in 1 tsp of oil over medium-high heat until slightly browned. Set aside and let cool.

  • Step 3

    Wisk together ingredients for dressing and set aside.

  • Step 4

    Combine black beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, tomatoes and avocado. Gently mix into quinoa. Add dressing to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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