July Recipe – Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Citrus Lime Vinaigrette

Posted On July 1, 2019
Categories Features

Meal prepping is a great way to make healthy choices while also saving on time. ThisQuinoa Black Bean Saladis perfect for lunch and makes enough servings to get you through the workweek. Consider pairing with a side of whole grain crackers and cheese for a colorful and satisfying meal that is sure to please!

Yield: 6 servings | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

2 bell peppers, chopped

2 carrots, shredded

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 (15-ounce) can of black beans, drained & rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can of corn, drained & rinsed

 

Citrus Lime Vinaigrette

1/3 cup olive oil

1/3 cup white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons honey

Zest from 1 lime

Juice from 1 lime

½ teaspoon Dijon

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions:

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool.
  2. Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine vinaigrette ingredients and stir. Add to salad and mix thoroughly.
  4. Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Serve chilled.

Adapted From: www.sweetpeasandsaffron.com