Name: Black Bean and Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 can black beans, drained; 2 cups cooked quinoa; 1/2 sweet white onion, minced; 1 cup walnuts; 1/2 English cucumber, chopped; 1 tomato, seeded and chopped; 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp sugar; 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper; salt, to taste

This protein packed salad is a meal in and of itself.

The mixture of vegetables, fruit, nuts, quinoa and black beans culminates in a dish that hits every level of food chart, in a way that would make dieticians smile.

The flavor of walnuts also compliments the inherent nuttiness of the South American grain, and adding a creamy texture in every bite.

4 Servings

Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This protein packed salad is a meal in and of itself. The mixture of vegetables, fruit, nuts, quinoa and black beans culminates in a dish that hits every level of food chart, in a way that would make dieticians smile. The flavor of walnuts also compliments the inherent nuttiness of the South American grain, and adding a creamy texture in every bite.

Ingredients

1 can black beans, drained
2 cups cooked quinoa
1/2 sweet white onion, minced
1 cup walnuts
1/2 English cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

Dressing

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp mustard
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper
salt, to taste

Instructions

Toss all the salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add the dressing ingredients to a blender and puree until smooth. Drizzle over the salad.
Insert the salad in to the fridge to chill until serving. Add a chicken breast or grilled fillet over top of the salad for a variation on the simple dish.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 448Total Fat 23gSaturated Fat 2gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 19gCholesterol 0mgSodium 579mgCarbohydrates 50gFiber 13gSugar 8gProtein 15g