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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 1/01/20Updated: 1/08/20

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad is delicious and good for you!  if you have never tried quinoa before this is a great recipe to start with.

Quinoa is a nice change from rice or potatoes and can be enjoyed so many different ways.  Some of our favorites are BBQ Chicken Quinoa Salad and Cranberry and Cilantro Quinoa Salad. It works as a side dish or as a main dish.

overhead shot of quinoa saladSeveral years ago, one of my daughter’s was diagnosed with multiple food allergies. We discovered that she was allergic to wheat, dairy, red meat and a large selection of raw fruits and vegetables (oral allergy syndrome)

I spent several years learning about a whole world I didn’t know existed, the world of gluten free, dairy free, vegan etc.

bowl of black bean quinoa

I made it my job to discover new and hopefully delicious recipes that she can eat and enjoy. Sometimes I have been successful, sometimes I haven’t. One of the favorites things I came up with was this wonderful gluten free flour mix which I shared on my blog recently.bowl of uncooked quinoaOne of the challenges with my daughter’s diet is getting enough protein in her. She can eat chicken but but she really doesn’t enjoy meat. One of the foods we discovered in this new food journey is quinoa.

What is Quinoa?

Quinoa has been around for centuries and is actually a seed, not a grain as many people think. It is considered a complete protein and is also a good source of fiber and high in magnesium and iron.

I began cooking with quinoa and we have found it to be delicious and a wonderful “go to” food for my daughter. You make up a big batch, add in different vegetables and seasonings and create an amazing meal. It can be eaten warm or cold.

How to Make Quinoa

You cook it just like rice, in a pot with boiling water. It cooks quickly in about 15-20 minutes and then all you have to do is fluff it with a fork. You can also make it in your Instant Pot. On the stove,  I use a ratio of 1 cup quinoa to 2 cups water.

cooked quinoa in a pan

How to Make Quinoa Black Bean Salad

After making the quinoa, I add in a mixture of fresh lime juice, butter, olive oil, sugar and garlic.

pouring liquid into quinoa

Next comes the fun part. You can basically add in any veggie you like. There are several vegetables my daughter can’t eat in the raw form (carrots, snap peas) so I avoid those but our favorites are black beans, tomatoes, corn, cucumber, green onion, tomato, cilantro and red pepper.

mixing up quinoa salad

You can eat it warm, room temperature and cold.  It is the perfect choice for a potluck or a BBQ as the salad can sit at room temperature.

bowl of quinoa salad

For some of my other favorite side dishes try these:

  • Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
  • Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
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Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe

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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
Healthy and tasty, this black bean and tomato quinoa salad is a perfect side dish to your favorite chicken dinner.
serves: 6 servings
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice usually one lime
  • 2 Tbsp butter melted and cooled
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed
  • 1 cup corn drained
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 4 green onions diced
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • ½ red pepper diced

Instructions

  • Mix together lime juice, melted butter, oil, sugar, salt, pepper, and garlic. Set aside.
  • Cook 1 cup quinoa in 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, cover with lid and then simmer for about 15 minutes or until cooked. Fluff with a fork.
  • Pour lime juice mixture over quinoa
  • Add in chopped vegetables
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Serve chilled or room temperature

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates: 36g (12%) Protein: 8g (16%) Fat: 9g (14%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) Sodium: 239mg (10%) Potassium: 525mg (15%) Fiber: 6g (25%) Sugar: 4g (4%) Vitamin A: 997IU (20%) Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) Calcium: 40mg (4%) Iron: 2mg (11%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:Mediterranean
Keyword:black bean quinoa salad, quinoa, quinoa salad
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  1. Jackie says

    Posted on 8/2 at 11:46 am

    Your pop-up ads are so annoying! I will not be coming back to your blog because of this! I understand that you get paid for having all the many many ads that you have, but to me it is too distracting and not worth visiting a site where pop up ads are so frequent…I thought some of your recipes looked great btw…

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  2. Cheryl says

    Posted on 3/5 at 12:02 am

    I don’t know what I might be doing wrong, but I can’t seem to find the recipe for the black bean , quinoa salad. Would you be kind enough to send it to me. It sounds so good. Thanks a bunch!

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