Black and White Bean and Quinoa Salad

By krystallondon

This salad packs not only a protein punch but also good amounts of fibre and iron.

Ingredients

• Dressing:
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) quinoa
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup (250 mL) diced cucumbers
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) diced red onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh coriander
• 1/4 cup (50 mL) vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) cider vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
• 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan of boiling salted water, cook quinoa until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain and rinse.

Dressing: In large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili powder, coriander, oregano, salt and pepper.

Add quinoa, black beans, navy beans, cucumber, onion, jalapeño pepper and coriander; toss to combine.

Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 415
pro 17 g
total fat 16 g
sat. fat 1 g
carb 55 g
fibre 11 g
chol 0 mg
sodium 984 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 9%
iron 38%
vit A 3%
vit C 13%
folate 59%