Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

This delightful chilled salad works as an entree or a side dish.

CAL/SERV :

208

PREP TIME :

10 MINS

YIELDS :

6 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

40 MINS

INGREDIENTS
  •  
  • ½ C quinoa
  • 1½ C water
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground coriander (dried cilantro seeds)
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
  • 2 medium scallions, minced
  • 1 can (15½ oz) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 C tomato, chopped
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 fresh green chilis (or to taste), minced
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Rinse the quinoa in cold water. Boil 1½ cups water in a saucepan, then add the quinoa. Return to boil, then simmer until the water is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes.
  2. While the quinoa is cooking, mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and scallions in a small bowl, and set aside.
  3. Combine chopped vegetables with the black beans in a large bowl, and set aside.
  4. Once the quinoa has cooled, combine all ingredients and mix well.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 208, Total fat 5 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 284 mg, Total fiber 7 g, Protein 9 g, Carbohydrates 34 g, Potassium 619 mg

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute