Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Add a bed of greens such as arugula to a serving bowl, and serve salad over greens.
Recipe Summary Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.Ingredients | Quinoa Salad With Roasted Vegetables2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup lime juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 ½ cups diced cucumber¼ cup chopped fresh cilantrosalt and ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsBring 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.You can use a rice steamer to cook the quinoa. It makes perfect quinoa every time, though it takes much longer.Info | Quinoa Salad With Roasted Vegetablesprep: 10 mins cook: 20 mins total: 30 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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