Quinoa Salad with Black Beans & Lime

Time

25 Min

Serves

6

Published September 12, 2023 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC

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I love big, easy salads like this one. This quinoa salad with black beans and lime, has simple ingredients but is full of flavor. Made with quinoa, red pepper, black beans, parsley, lime juice, olive oil and parsley, this salad is high in protein, fiber and has “good carbs” you can feel good about eating. Once the quinoa is cooked it takes only a minute to assemble. 

Serve this salad with a protein to be a full meal.

I hope you enjoy this beautiful salad.

Gluten free, grain free, plant based, healthy carbs, no sugar or bad fats.

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Why you will LOVE this Quinoa Salad with Black Beans   

  • Less than 25 minutes from start to finish 

 

  • A super delicious, HEALTHY lunch or dinner idea.

 

  • Makes a big batch that will keep in the fridge all week. 

 

  • This salad is high in protein and fiber. Add chicken or other protein to make a more robust meal.

 

  • The salad is easy, inexpensive to make and super healthy. 

 

  • Naturally gluten free, grain free, sugar free, no refined carbs or oils

 

  • Suitable for vegetarians and vegans

 

 

How to Store this Quinoa Salad?

Store leftovers in a tight glass container. Must be refrigerated. Should be eaten within a 5-7 days for best taste. Do not freeze.

 


Quinoa Salad with Black Beans & Lime

Today we're making a high protein salad with quinoa, black beans, red pepper, parsley, lime juice and cumin spice. Healthy and delicious.
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Course: dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: quinoa salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 249kcal
Author: Dr. Stephanie Gray ~www.drstephanieskitchen.ca

Equipment

  • 1 Medium bowl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa use 3/4 cup dried quinoa
  • 1 red pepper seeded and diced
  • 540 mL can black beans drained
  • 1/2 cup parsley or cilantro
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice or 1 lime juiced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  • In a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir to mix.

Notes

Substitute chopped spinach for parsley/cilantro.
Substitute avocado oil for olive oil. 
Substitute lemon juice or apple cider vinegar for lime juice.
Store leftovers in an airtight glass container. Refrigerate for 5-7 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 29.3g | Protein: 8.6g | Fat: 10.8g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 268.1mg | Potassium: 136.8mg | Fiber: 7.6g | Sugar: 1g
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I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.

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