Healthy Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with a touch of spice, and a ton of flavor. Make ahead for a great lunch or dinner!
This is a great make ahead lunch or dinner, and is perfect for …. right now. GREAT to have in the fridge for dinner when you get home after work!
It has a bit of a kick to it, thanks to the fresh jalapenos, but if you can’t handle that – just leave it out, or reduce the amount.
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I personally like a little heat, but like to still have feeling in my tastebuds – I do go easy on the jalapeno. If you can handle it – add more!
I make a batch of this on the weekend, and eat it over the next few days. The flavors improve in the days after it was made, making this a winner for me! Healthy quinoa is SUPER filling, too.
Throwing a container of this in my bag for work, means I’ve got a healthy and yummy lunch that keeps me full and satisfied much longer than a burger and fries!
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Healthy Quinoa & Black Bean Salad with a touch of spice, and a ton of flavor. Make ahead for a great lunch or dinner!
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 cans black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup red/yellow bell peppers diced
- 1 cup cilantro washed and rough chopped
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tsp jalapeno diced finely (optional)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
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Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
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Heat the broth into a small saucepan until boiling, add quinoa and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
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Add cooled quinoa, beans, arugula, bell peppers, cilantro, onion and jalapeno (if using).
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Pour the dressing over the top, and mix well until fully combined.
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Set aside in the refrigerator until serving time, or ...
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Devour.
Source: Adapted from http://rebelgrain.com/
Kate says
Black bean salads are such a summer staple, love the addition of quinoa in this one.
zainab hassan says
Really love this Black bean salad wish i could taste it
Pam says
This sounds like the perfect recipe for summer. I love black bean salads and adding the quinoa must take it to a whole new level.
Molly Kumar says
This is totally my kind of recipe – healthy, colorful and so easy to make. I’d definitely give this a try soon and maybe add some protein to serve as brunch.
Veena Azmanov says
This is so colorful and pretty! I love black beans but my kids are still getting use to the idea of quinoa. So this might work great… you know mix it with their favorite black beans. Yum. !
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
I love all the colors in the nutritious salad. The beans add extra protein and fiber and the peppers are so good for you plus add the eye appeal. This would be a great alternative to pasta salad. So yummy and good for you.
Jessica (Swanky Recipes) says
This recipe has a little bit of everything I like. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and quinoa are some of my summers must have ingredients. These photos are gorgeous and it sounds like something a 5-star restaurant would serve, yum!
Sarah says
I love how vibrant this is! I can’t wait to make it!
Swathi says
You made a perfect colorful and healthy black bean salad. I like black bean never thought of adding quinoa to it. with that chicken it is perfect simple meal.