YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Fresh Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Zesty Lime Dressing
Enjoy a vibrant and protein-packed salad that balances the nutty flavor of quinoa with hearty black beans, colorful red bell pepper and red onion, all brought together with a zesty lime dressing. Tender pieces of grilled chicken add an extra boost of protein, making this salad not only refreshing but also satisfying and ideal for a clean eating meal.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup cooked Quinoa (~92g)
1 cup Black Beans (~172g)
1 medium Red Bell Pepper (~119g)
1/4 cup Red Onion (~40g)
1/4 Avocado (~50g)
Juice of 1 Lime (~44g)
1 tsp Olive Oil (~4.5g)
2 oz Grilled Chicken Breast (~56g)
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
Salt and Pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Prepare the quinoa by cooking it according to package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature.
Rinse and drain the black beans if using canned, and set aside.
Dice the red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, and cube the avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin powder, salt, and pepper to make the zesty dressing.
Dice the grilled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and chicken.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
Adjust seasoning with extra salt and pepper if needed and serve immediately.