Healthy Harvest Quinoa Salad

About this recipe

This Healthy Harvest Quinoa Salad is loaded with colorful vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect choice for a refreshing and nutritious meal. With its rich blend of flavors and textures, it's a delightful option for lunch, a side dish, or a light dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove bitterness.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, bring water to a boil, stir in quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.

3. 3

   Fluff quinoa with a fork and allow to cool.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, black beans, bell peppers, onion, and cilantro.

5. 5

   Whisk olive oil, vinegar, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Pour dressing over salad and toss until evenly coated.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

8. 8

   Serve immediately or chill for later.