Description
A vibrant vegan salad featuring quinoa, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a nutritious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy.
- Combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Whisk together olive oil, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For best flavor, let the cooked quinoa cool before mixing. Experiment with spices to customize the flavor profile.
