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a colorful quinoa and black bean salad with corn, peppers, and cilantro in a wide serving bowl, in a wide horizontal shot, on a bright summer table, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Quinoa fluff is combined with black beans and corn and a dressing with a kick from lime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa in 2 cups water for 15 minutes, then fluff and cool.
  2. Stir in the black beans, corn, and bell pepper.
  3. Whisk the lime juice, olive oil, and salt and pour over the salad.
  4. Toss with the cilantro and chill before serving.

Notes

It tastes even better the next day once the flavors meld.