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Black Bean and Quinoa Lunch Salad

A zesty Mediterranean-style salad with black beans, fluffy quinoa, lemon dressing, and fresh vegetables.

Black Bean and Quinoa Lunch Salad

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) drained and rinsed Black beans
  • 1/2 cup dry Quinoa
  • 1 cup Broth
  • 1 juiced Lemons
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup halved Cherry tomatoes
  • 1 diced Cucumber
  • 1/4 cup minced Red onion(optional)
  • to taste Salt and pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa and simmer in broth for 15 minutes; fluff and cool.

  2. 2

    Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the dressing.

  3. 3

    Toss quinoa with black beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.

  4. 4

    Drizzle with dressing and toss well before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

340

17% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein13 g
Carbohydrate45 g
Fat12 g
Fiber12 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium480 mg

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