Quinoa Black Bean Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Quinoa 150 g · 158 kcal
• Canned Black Beans, rinsed and drained 100 g · 132 kcal
• Frozen Corn, thawed 50 g · 43 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper, diced 50 g · 15 kcal
• Red Onion, finely diced 20 g · 8 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro, chopped 5 g · 0 kcal
• Lime Juice, freshly squeezed 15 g · 4 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Ground Cumin 0 g · 0 kcal
• Chili Powder 0 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions; once cooked, fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, rinsed black beans, thawed corn, diced red bell pepper, and finely diced red onion.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and bean mixture, then add the chopped fresh cilantro.
5. Toss everything gently until well combined, then serve immediately or chill for a more refreshing salad.