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Black Bean & Quinoa Salad
Prep Time
20 mins
Prep Notes
This is a wonderful plant based recipe, packed with protein and fiber. It can be served as a side or main dish.
Cooking Time
~15 mins (to cook the quinoa)
Yields
4 servings
Ingredients
2 1/2c cooked quinoa
1-15oz can black beans
1c halved grape tomatoes
1/2 - 1 diced avocado
1c fresh cilantro or parsley
1/4c fresh lime juice
1/2t lime zest
2T olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/4t each salt & pepper
Directions
Sauce: In a food processor, combine cilantro/parsley, olive oil, lime juice, lime zest, garlic and salt/pepper
Toss all ingredients in a large bowl and chill 15 minutes before serving. This salad is even better the next day!
Notes
I like to double the sauce and save any extra for using on other grains during the week.
Credit
Shout out to my good friend Lauri M for introducing me to this great recipe!