Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

rinsed

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup lime juice

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

1 ½ cups diced cucumber

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Salad

Directions

Step 1

Bring 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.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil lime juice cumin and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 263.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.7g 17%

Carbohydrates: 32.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 7.2g 29%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Vitamin A Iu: 185.1IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 6.5mg 11%

Folate: 100mcg 25%

Calcium: 55.3mg 6%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 89.6mg 32%

Potassium: 461.9mg 13%

Sodium: 692.1mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 103.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.