Indulge in a symphony of flavors with this refreshing Quinoa, Pea, and Black Bean Salad, a delectable blend of wholesome ingredients. This salad's vibrant colors and contrasting textures provide a delightful culinary experience. Cooked quinoa, the salad's base, offers a subtly nutty flavor and fluffy texture. Tender peas add a touch of sweetness and freshness, while black beans contribute a hearty bite and protein boost. Crisp red bell pepper, zesty red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro lend a vibrant crunch and aromatic touch. A zesty cumin vinaigrette ties all the elements together, offering a harmonious balance of tangy, smoky, and earthy notes. This versatile salad serves as a perfect side dish or a light and satisfying main course. Additionally, the article offers a collection of equally enticing recipes, including a creamy avocado dressing, a tangy lemon-tahini dressing, and a spicy Sriracha dressing, inviting you to explore a range of flavors to complement your salad. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with Quinoa, Pea, and Black Bean Salad, and discover new favorite dressings to enhance its deliciousness.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD
This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Jennksc
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 692.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD
This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. -Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.,
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BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND QUINOA SALAD
This is a wonderful Southwestern style salad that is quick and easy to make.
Provided by tarnapx
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring chicken broth to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low; simmer, covered, until broth is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in corn. Cover and let stand until corn is warmed through, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk lime juice, red wine vinegar, lime zest, and cumin together in a large bowl. Whisk in avocado oil. Add black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa and corn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 622.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
BLACK BEAN & QUINOA SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE
I got this Recipe from "Fed up" on the Veria channel, by Andrea Beaman. It's very easy and actually really tasty! I love it. So healthy too, tons of fiber, and truly a healthy dish. Very filling, I eat it for lunch sometimes by itself. WW friendly.. I use organic ingredients The only difference is, I don;t use meat in it when I make it, she used cooked chopped chicken. I prefer it without, as I usaually pair it with a WW spiced tilapia recipe I found here on Zaar, and goat cheese and scallion stuffed cherry tomatoes, asparagus, or some other veggie.. Yum
Provided by dr_kaley
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 1/2 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook Quinoa as directed on package (I use Bob's red mill. 1 3/4 cup water and 1 cup dry Quinoa).
- While Quinoa is cooking, place Cilantro, lime juice, red wine vinegar, agave, olive oil, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and pulse.
- Toss finished Quinoa in a large bowl with black beans, red pepper, and onion.
- Pour cilantro lime vinaigrette over Quinoa salad and let marinate for atleast 30-45 minutes.
- (Note: I added everything up myself using calorie king- and it can out to be 260cal, 11g fat, 5g fiber per serving).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504.1, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 2.4, Sodium 8, Carbohydrate 70.4, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 17.1
3-BEAN GOOD LUCK SALAD WITH CUMIN VINAIGRETTE
This is a colorful variation of the black-eyed peas salad I always serve at my New Year's Day open house. You can cook the black beans and red beans together or separately. The black-eyed peas cook more quickly so should be cooked separately.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place a strainer over a bowl and drain the black beans. Add enough water to the soaking water to measure 6 cups. Drain the red beans and discard the soaking water. Combine the black and red beans, water, all but 1/2 onion, and 3 of the garlic cloves in a large, heavy pot and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 1 hour. Add salt to taste (beans take a lot of salt) and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the onions. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth.
- Meanwhile in a separate pot combine the black-eyed peas, remaining 1/2 onion and garlic clove, the bay leaf and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, add salt to taste, cover, reduce the heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but intact. Remove and discard the bay leaf and onion. Set a strainer over a bowl and drain. Measure out 1/4 cup of the broth and add to the black and red bean broth.
- In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Combine all of the beans in a large bowl and toss with the dressing. Taste and adjust salt. At this point the mixture can be refrigerated, or the salad can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Stir the peppers and cilantro into the beans and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 315, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, take a few minutes to prep your ingredients. This will make the cooking process much smoother and faster.
- Rinse your quinoa thoroughly: Quinoa has a natural coating called saponin which can give it a bitter taste. Rinsing the quinoa thoroughly before cooking will remove the saponin and ensure that your quinoa is fluffy and delicious.
- Cook your quinoa according to the package directions: Quinoa is a very versatile grain and can be cooked in a variety of ways. However, it's important to follow the package directions for the best results.
- Let your quinoa cool before assembling the salad: Once your quinoa is cooked, let it cool slightly before assembling the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
- Use a light hand with the cumin vinaigrette: The cumin vinaigrette is a delicious addition to this salad, but it's important to use a light hand. Too much vinaigrette can overpower the other flavors in the salad.
Conclusion:
This quinoa, pea, and black bean salad is a healthy and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It's packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins, and it's also very easy to make. The cumin vinaigrette adds a delicious and unique flavor to the salad, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad recipe, give this one a try!
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