Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Simple is this easy quinoa salad made with ingredients you probably already have.

Recipe Summary Black Bean Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients | Easy Quinoa Salad Recipes2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil¼ cup lime juice2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 ½ cups diced cucumber¼ cup chopped fresh cilantrosalt and ground black pepper to tasteDirectionsBring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.You can use a rice steamer to cook the quinoa. It makes perfect quinoa every time, though it takes much longer.Info | Easy Quinoa Salad Recipesprep:
10 mins
cook:
20 mins
total:
30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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