Black Bean Quinoa Salad

Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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
  1. Add all dressing ingredients into a container with a tight fitting lid, then cover and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.
For the Salad
  1. 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!

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