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Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Salad
Keyword: Black Bean Salad, quinoa bean salad
Servings: 6
Author: Ashlen Leonard

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 540 ml can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup red or white onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the quinoa according to package directions OR in a small pot, bring the quinoa and 2 cups of water to a boil and then cover, reduce to low heat and let simmer for ~15 minutes until quinoa is cooked.
  • Let the cooked quinoa cool for 15-20 minutes. In the meantime, prep the vegetables.
  • To a large bowl, add quinoa, black beans, cucumber, yellow pepper, onion and feta cheese. Stir.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir well. Add extra salt and pepper if needed.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge. Enjoy!