Quinoa and Black bean salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 215.1
  • Total Fat: 8.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 292.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.8 g
  • Protein: 7.2 g

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Introduction

Delicious salad for on the go or something different that green salad` Delicious salad for on the go or something different that green salad`
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    2 cups cooked quinoa
    1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 tsp ground cumin
    1 clove garlic
    Juice of one lime
    1 tsp fine sea salt
    1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
    1 15oz can black beans
    1 red bell pepper
    1 cup green onions chopped
    1/3 cup chopped cilantro

Tips

Be sure to rinse your quinoa in a fine mesh colander before cooking if not done already.


Directions

Prepare the quinoa as directed. While the quinoa is cooking, whisk the olive oil, cumin, garlic, lime, salt, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Drain and rinse the black beans, then chop the veggies; cut onions and peppers about the same size and black beans. Add the cooked quinoa, beans, and veggies to the bowl and gently fold all together with the dressing. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Serve at room temperature or chilled

Serving Size: 8 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATIBUGG.