If you’re looking for the perfect welcome to spring and warmer weather recipe, your search ends here. There are a handful of quinoa recipes that I’ve posted on here previously, but this is another that I’ll be adding into the meal rotation. The combination of fruits and vegetables adds a flavorful dimension that has each bite packed with taste.
Black Bean Quinoa and Citrus Salad
recipe from eat live run
ingredients:
salad:
2 15-oz cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 red onion, minced
2 large grapefruite, divided into segments nad chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 ears fresh corn, kernels chopped off
1 cup uncooked quinoa
1 small bunch of cilantro, minced
1 large avocado, diced
dressing:
juice of 3 limes
3 T olive oil
2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp sea salt
Directions:
Bring quinoa to a boil with 2 1/2 cups water with a pinch of salt. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and quinoa is light and fluffy. Remove from stove and let cool while you prepare the rest of the salad.
Place black beans, red onion, grapefruit, cilantro, bell pepper, avocado and shucked corn kernels in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Add quinoa to salad then pour over dressing. Toss well and serve.
Looks divine, Ashley.
I’ve never had quinoa, but have been wanting to give it a shot- that looks amazing!!
Pinning as we speak. You know I die over all of your recipes!!
Looks delicious Ash! Also pinning!
On a scale of 1 to 10 this looks off the charts delicious! 🙂
That looks (and sounds!) amazing!!
This salad looks delicious! I love love love her recipes! This salad is perfect for spring/summer! I hope your having a wonderful week so far!
You make the BEST salads. This one looks so colorful and delicious. Perfect for spring!
I have been wanting to incorporate quinoa into my diet more. This looks absolutely scrumptious. Just in time for the warmer months ahead too!
Definitely trying this one out!! Great post 🙂
Yay, I can’t wait to try this one!!
I made quinoa last night for din but it was a little dry so this is perfect, thanks lady 🙂
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Yup, I’d totally take a bite out of that.
Thanks for sharing!
xx
I LOVE any salad that involves citrus. Yum!
xo Josie
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Oh. My. YUM! I totally ‘pin’ed this! I have to to make it!
ahhh! can’t wait to try this recipe! thanks for sharing!
-nora
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ok, after reading about 3 posts can i say: lets be friends. i’m liking everything about this… from the quinoa salad to the cake batter cookies. if the long distance friendship seems too daunting, let’s just settle for a batch of cookies sent my way. 😉