Healthy and satisfying, this Tomato and Black Bean Quinoa Salad is perfect for a pot luck or for a delicious side dish.
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 30 minutesminutes
Servings 8side dish servings
Author Deborah Harroun
Ingredients
1cupquinoarinsed and drained
2tablespoonslime juice
2tablespoonsbuttermelted and cooled
1tablespoonvegetable oil
2teaspoonsgrated lime zest
1teaspoonsugar
1can14-15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
2medium tomatoesdiced
4green onionsdiced
1/4cupchopped cilantro
salt
Instructions
Combine 2 cups of water and the 1 cup quinoa in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 15-20 minutes, until all of the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it sit for about 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the lime juice, butter, vegetable oil, lime zest and sugar in a bowl. Stir in the quinoa until all of the dressing has been absorbed. Add in the black beans, tomatoes, green onions and cilantro and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt. Serve at room temperature or cold.