Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad
A light and healthy corn, tomato, and black bean quinoa salad. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and is both vegan and gluten free.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook for about 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, add corn, beans, tomatoes, olive oil, lime juice, cilantro and red onion to a large bowl. Add cooked quinoa and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 425mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 279IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg