Zesty Quinoa Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Vegetarian Recipes. (Zesty Quinoa Salad). This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 limes

juiced

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

or more to taste

1 ½ cups halved cherry tomatoes

1 (15 ounce) can black beans

drained and rinsed

5 green onions

finely chopped

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

Whisk olive oil lime juice cumin 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Step 3

Combine quinoa tomatoes black beans and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 269.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.9g 18%

Carbohydrates: 33.8g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 8.4g 34%

Sugars: 1.7g

Fat: 11.5g 18%

Saturated Fat: 1.4g 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 750.9IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 14.5mg 24%

Folate: 60.7mcg 15%

Calcium: 50.8mg 5%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 37.5mg 13%

Potassium: 402.5mg 11%

Sodium: 674.5mg 27%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 103.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.