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!