Description
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Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, and red bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables like avocado or cherry tomatoes.
- This salad can be made ahead for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: lunch ideas, easy lunch, healthy lunch, quinoa salad, vegetarian lunch, quick lunch, meal prep