Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Avocado And Cumin-Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Avocado And Cumin-Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SALAD:; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil; 1 cup Dry Quinoa, Rinsed; 1-3/4 cup Water; 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 1 whole Avocado, Chopped Into Chunks; 1 whole Handful Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced; 1 whole Small Clove Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Chopped Into Chunks; 1 whole Small Handful Cilantro, Diced; FOR THE DRESSING:; 1 whole Limes, Juiced; 1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; Salt To Taste

Servings: persons

FOR THE SALAD:
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil
1 cup Dry Quinoa, Rinsed
1-3/4 cup Water
1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
1 whole Avocado, Chopped Into Chunks
1 whole Handful Cherry Tomatoes, Quartered
1/2 whole Red Onion, Diced
1 whole Small Clove Garlic, Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Chopped Into Chunks
1 whole Small Handful Cilantro, Diced
FOR THE DRESSING:
1 whole Limes, Juiced
1/2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
Salt To Taste

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1. Warm olive/coconut oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Once hot, add the rinsed quinoa and toast for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add water, stir once, cover, and simmer with the lid on for 20 minutes.
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2. While quinoa is cooking, prepare all the other ingredients. Prepare dressing by combining the lime juice, oil, cumin, and salt and whisk. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
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3. When quinoa has finished cooking, remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Add black beans and toss to warm through.
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4. Let quinoa cool for about five minutes then add all remaining ingredients, including the dressing, and mix. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with tortilla chips and a cold beer.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SALAD:, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil Or Coconut Oil, 1 cup Dry Quinoa, Rinsed, 1-3/4 cup Water, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Avocado And Cumin-Lime Dressing falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Salad With Black Beans, Avocado And Cumin-Lime Dressing

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