Quinoa Black Bean Salad Recipe | Quinoa Salad

Quinoa black bean salad is an easy and filling salad, can be had as an wholesome meal. Quick video post.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa (cooked)
• 1 cup Black bean (cooked)
• 1 onion (finely chopped)
• 3/4 cup Tomato (chopped/ I used cherry tomatoes)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1/2 cup Coriander (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 tbsp Honey (I didn't add in the video)
• 1/2 tsp Garlic powder (or 1 fresh garlic clove, minced)
• 1 Birds eye chilli (or 1 Jalapeno)
• Salt
• Black pepper powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Wash quinoa well and strain using a metal strainer.
2. 2Add water in 1:2 ratio (1/2 cup quinoa, 1 cup water) and pressure cook for 3 whistles in medium flame.
3. 3Optionally, you can toast the quinoa for a nutty flavour.
4. 4Once done, fluff with fork.
5. 5Wash and soak black bean for 1/2 hour. Drain the water once done.
6. 6Boil 4 -5 cups water and the bean with required salt.
7. 7Bring to boil, simmer until soft. Take 15-20 mins.
8. 8Drain and set aside.
9. 9--- Prepare salad ---
10. 10Gather all ingredients required. Take onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander, chilli, garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
11. 11Add olive oil, lime juice, honey, salt, black pepper and mix well.
12. 12In goes cooked quinoa and black bean. Mix to serve.