Black Bean and Quinoa Lunch Salad
A zesty Mediterranean-style salad with black beans, fluffy quinoa, lemon dressing, and fresh vegetables.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
3
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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
Rinse quinoa and simmer in broth for 15 minutes; fluff and cool.
- 2
Whisk lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
- 3
Toss quinoa with black beans, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion.
- 4
Drizzle with dressing and toss well before serving.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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