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Vibrant Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad That's So Easy to Make

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
This colorful and nutritious quinoa salad is quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy meal or side dish.

Ingredients

Quinoa

  • 1 cup Quinoa (Rinse before cooking)

Corn

  • 1 cup Corn (Frozen corn is a good alternative)

Black Beans

  • 1 can (15 oz) Black Beans (Can substitute with kidney beans or chickpeas)

Bell Pepper

  • 1 medium Diced Bell Pepper (Choose your favorite color)

Red Onion

  • 0.25 cup Red Onion (Swap with green onions for milder flavor)

Cilantro

  • 0.25 cup Cilantro (Parsley is a good substitute)

Olive Oil

  • 0.25 cup Olive Oil (Can substitute with avocado oil)

Lime Juice

  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (Lemon juice is a good alternative)

Salt

  • to taste Salt

Pepper

  • to taste Pepper

Instructions 

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, corn, black beans, diced bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
  • Whisk together olive oil and lime juice, then pour over the salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, then toss to combine.
  • Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

This salad is versatile and can be customized with your favorite ingredients or herbs.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: International
Keyword: Black Beans, Corn, Quinoa