Healthy Quinoa and bean salad
Treat yourself tonight to a delicious, hearty and Healthy Quinoa and bean salad. A gluten-free and vegan salad that is packed with tons of flavor, fresh colorful veggies, protein, and fiber.
Servings: 6 PEOPLE
Calories: 326kcal
Ingredients
BOILING QUINOA
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
FOR THE SALAD
- 1 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup Whole corn kernels
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, cubed
- 1/4 cup Cucumbers, cubed
- 3 tablespoon Chopped Red onions
- 1 medium Avocado, cubed
FOE THE DRESSING - CHILI LIME YOGURT DRESSING
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoon Vegan Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Chili Garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon Coarsely crushed black peppercorns
- Salt to taste
Instructions
BOILING QUINOA
- Rinse and drain quinoa. Combine water and quinoa in a pan.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Cover and let it simmer on low heat for 12- 15 minutes.
- Cooked quinoa. Fluff it with a fork.
- Set it aside.
ASSEMBLING SALAD
- Meanwhile, wash and chop veggies. Drain and wash black beans and corn. Transfer all the 'salad' ingredients to a bowl along with boiled quinoa. Set it aside.
- Combine all the dressing ingredients (except oil) in a bowl.
- Slowly add oil and whisk until well blended. Adjust seasoning, if needed.
- Drizzle the dressing on top of the salad.
- Toss until well blended. Season to taste.
- Serve hot or cold.
- This spicy salad is bursting with flavor and homemade dressing adds a refreshing lemony kick to it!
Notes
A VERY VERSATILE SALAD!
The best part about this salad is that it can be modified to one’s taste. Almost any ingredient in this recipe can be substituted with another one. Some tested and tried substitutes are-
- Black beans can be swapped with the beans of your choice - kidney beans, garbanzo beans or navy beans.
- Veggies can be mixed with any colorful/seasonal ones to create a zesty combination of tastes.
- Feel free to choose an alternative dressing
- For a protein-rich salad, toss in the protein of your choice for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 548mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2.5mg