YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fresh Quinoa Black Bean Salad
A vibrant, refreshing salad that marries the nutty flavor of quinoa with hearty black beans and crisp edamame. Dotted with colorful red bell peppers and cherry tomatoes, this salad is finished with a zesty lime dressing that perfectly complements each bite while keeping the meal balanced and satisfying.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 cup black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup cooked shelled edamame
1/2 medium red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Handful of fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rinsed black beans, and cooked shelled edamame.
Add the diced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the mixture.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the salad and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss all the ingredients together until well mixed.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a balanced meal for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.