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Southwest Black Bean Quinoa Salad

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/black-bean-quinoa-salad/

Ingredients

The salad

  • ¾ cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1½ cups cooked black beans
  • 1½ cups fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 1½ cups corn
  • ½ cup sliced scallions
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large avocado, diced

The dressing

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2–3 teaspoons lime zest
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8–1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse quinoa and cook it with water and oregano until tender.
  2. Char the corn in a dry skillet until lightly charred.
  3. Chop the vegetables and herbs.
  4. Rinse and drain the black beans.
  5. Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl.
  6. Add the dressing ingredients and mix well.
  7. Taste and adjust seasonings, then gently fold in the avocado.
  8. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-7
Calories
273
Total fat
13g
Total carbohydrates
35.1g
Total protein
8.2g
Sodium
669.4mg
Cholesterol
0mg

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