Quinoa black bean salad is loaded with fluffy quinoa, tender black beans, sweet corn and flavored with herbs and spices, and a squirt of lime to elevate each bite! Serve this quick and easy salad warm or chilled in a bowl or as a side!
¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper, plus more to taste
1cupfrozen sweet corn
1(15-ounce) canblack beans, drained and rinsed
½cupcilantro, chopped
1lime, juiced
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Stir in the onion and sauté until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
Add the quinoa and cover with water. Stir in the cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
Stir in the corn and black beans. Cover the pan and remove from heat. Let sit 5 minutes, or until the corn and beans are heated through.
Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Add extra lime juice, if desired. Serve warm or cold.
Notes
To store: Place in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 3 days. Variation: Another delicious variation is to add in red onions or chopped bell peppers to add a punch. Also, if you'd like more of a dressing on top, mix together 1 to 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 Tablespoon lime juice, and a pinch ground cumin. Drizzle over the top and toss.To make ahead: The salad can be made ahead and served chilled.