Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (uncooked); 2 cups of water; 15 oz. can of black beans (rinsed); 1/4 cup red onion (minced); 2 cups of your favorite chopped vegetables (cucumber, carrots, tomato, avocado, kale, etc.); Follow directions for our Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Serves 4 Source

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
2 cups of water
15 oz. can of black beans (rinsed)
1/4 cup red onion (minced)
2 cups of your favorite chopped vegetables (cucumber, carrots, tomato, avocado, kale, etc.)
Follow directions for our Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing

Steps

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 1 cup of quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
2
Once quinoa is cooked, place in a large Tupperware and let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
3
Prepare the dressing by following the directions to Avocado Cilantro Lime Dressing.
4
Prepare salad, by mixing together all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Mix until combined. Then, pour on dressing and mix again.