Ingredients
2 cups cooked quinoa, at room temperature or chilled
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced (Or 1/2 Red, 1/2 yellow)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoon red wine vinegar or white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 small lime)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
OPTIONAL ADD INS: chicken, avocado, mango
May omit or reduce vinegar
Instructions
In a large bowl combine the cooked quinoa, red pepper, green onion, black beans, and cilantro.
In a small bowl combine vinegar, olive oil, lime juice, salt, and pepper and stir with a fork or a whisk. Pour on top of salad. Stir to combine. Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
To get 2 cups cooked quinoa. Combine 1 cup dry quinoa + 2 cups chicken broth (for more flavor) in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil and then cover with lid and turn heat down to low for about 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
From Aleisa Price
Original Recipe from
:https://togetherasfamily.com/mango-black-bean-quinoa-salad/