Simple Black Bean Corn Quinoa Salad Recipe
A vibrant and nutritious Simple Black Bean Corn Quinoa Salad combining protein-rich quinoa and black beans with fresh tomato, red onion, and corn, all flavored with zesty lime juice, cumin, and garlic salt. Perfect as a wholesome side dish or a light meal served warm or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa (cooked)
- 1/2 cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh corn, removed from the cob
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Prepare Quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions if not already cooked. This usually involves rinsing the quinoa and simmering it in water for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Chop Vegetables: While the quinoa is cooking, chop the tomato and red onion into small pieces and remove fresh corn kernels from the cob.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, black beans, chopped tomato, red onion, and corn kernels. Pour in the lime juice, sprinkle cumin and garlic salt over the mixture.
- Mix Well: Stir the salad thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined and coated with the seasonings and lime juice.
- Serve: Enjoy the salad warm or chill it and serve cold as a refreshing side or a nutritious meal.
Notes
- Use canned black beans for convenience, but be sure to rinse them thoroughly to reduce sodium content.
- Fresh corn gives the best flavor, but frozen corn can be used if fresh is unavailable.
- Add chopped cilantro or jalapeño for an extra burst of flavor.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days, making it great for meal prep.
- Adjust garlic salt quantity to taste or substitute with garlic powder and regular salt for more control over sodium.
Keywords: black bean salad, quinoa salad, corn salad, healthy salad, vegan salad, Mexican quinoa salad, protein salad, lime cumin salad
