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Sweet Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Zesty Lime Vinaigrette

This vibrant Sweet Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad features fluffy quinoa, protein-packed black beans, and crunchy vegetables tossed in a glistening lime vinaigrette. A perfect, healthy meal-prep dish that is gluten-free, vegan, and visually stunning.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican-inspired
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup (170g) White quinoa Dry
  • 2 cups (480ml) Water Filtered
  • 1 can (425g) Black beans Rinsed and drained
  • 1.5 cups (250g) Sweet yellow corn Fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 large (150g) Red bell pepper Diced into small cubes
  • 0.5 small (50g) Red onion Finely minced
  • 0.5 cup (15g) Fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Fresh lime juice Approx. 2 limes
  • 0.5 tsp Cracked black pepper For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer Essential for rinsing quinoa and beans.
  • 1 Medium Saucepan For cooking the quinoa.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For assembling the salad.

Method
 

Prepare the Quinoa
  1. Rinse 1 cup (170g) quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer for 60 seconds to remove bitterness.
  2. Combine quinoa and 2 cups (480ml) water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
  3. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff gently with a fork and let cool slightly.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine the rinsed black beans, sweet corn, diced red bell pepper, and minced red onion.
  2. Whisk olive oil and lime juice together until translucent and glistening. Pour over the salad mixture.
  3. Fold in the cooked quinoa and chopped cilantro. Serve in a shallow bowl and finish with a dusting of cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalProtein: 9gFat: 11gFiber: 8g

Notes

Rinse your quinoa thoroughly to avoid a soapy or bitter aftertaste.
Wait for the quinoa to cool to room temperature before adding cilantro to keep the herb vibrant and green.
Keyword Healthy Quinoa Salad,Lime Vinaigrette,Sweet Corn and Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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