This Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad is super hearty. It’s perfect as a meal all by itself, but goes nicely with a main course as well. Vegan, gluten free, loaded with protein, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes!
Do you think salads aren’t manly? You better check yourself, Johnson, because ain’t nothing weak about this Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad.
Honestly, I’ve never been a big salad guy. But, after reading about Erectile Dysfunction being a sign of cardiovascular problems my thoughts quickly changed!
Heart disease is bad enough. But, a limp noodle? No Bueno!
Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. This Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad is a freak of nature. It’s an absolute flavor bomb. Off the charts healthy. And, it’s easy as hell to make.
The hardest thing about this recipe is pronouncing Quinoa.
A delicious spring mix is the base for this salad.
Next, just add a couple chopped peppers along with a red onion. A little corn and cilantro. Some black beans for meatiness. Finally, the quinoa. And, there’s your salad.
As great as this salad is all by itself, it just didn’t seem right to leave it naked. So, I whipped up this amazing tahini dressing to drizzle across the top. Oh, yeah. Pure heaven.
It also gives it a little bite. Remember, this is man salad.
Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad
It’s time to add more salad to your life, so make this Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad. Because it’s…
Loaded with protein
Meaty
Helping to “raise the flag” (if you know what I mean)
Very manly
Filled with flavor
Super easy to make
& Absolutely delicious
This Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad is perfect as a meal on its own. But, it’s also great to serve with a main a dish.
If you’re looking for more salad dishes, try my Quinoa Chipotle Bowl and Three Bean Protein Summer Salad. Both are awesome!
If you make this recipe let me know. Be sure and leave a comment below with a star rating. And, share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!
Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad
This Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad is super hearty. Great as a meal or served with a main dish. It's vegan, gluten free, loaded with protein, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes! Less if you have leftover quinoa in the fridge.
Ingredients
For The Salad
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 Yellow Bell Pepper
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 15- ounce can low sodium or no salt added black beans
- 3/4 cup corn (fresh or frozen (thawed)
- 3 cups cooked quinoa (cooled)
- 1 5- ounce bag (or about 2-3 handfuls, Spring Mix salad (or any other favorite salad greens)
Southwest Tahini Sauce
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar (or you can use lemon juice if you prefer)
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Make dressing by adding all ingredients to a small and stirring well to combine. If you need it a little thinner, add a Tbsp. of water at a time. Set aside.
- Dice bell peppers and onion and add to large bowl.
- Roughly chop cilantro and add to peppers and onions.
- Add black beans and corn and mix well.
- Add in your salad greens and toss well.
- Finally, add the quinoa and toss once more.
- When you're ready to eat, drizzle with Southwest Tahini Sauce and enjoy!
Notes
*Nutrition info includes the tahini dressing.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302 Total Fat: 8g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 125mg Carbohydrates: 48g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 5g Protein: 13g
This recipe was terrific! The dressing was delicious. I didn’t have any lettuces, but I had cole slaw mix from the store, so I used that. It gave the salad a very nice crunch, and the plus was that, the next day, I used the leftover salad as the base for a stir-fry. I’ll be using this dressing frequently in my rotation. It will go with many things.
Thanks so much! Love the creativity of using slaw mix. That’s what it’s all about. Thanks for reaching out. Love hearing these stories and the feedback. Blessings.
This salad was really delicious. I love the dressing. Thank you.?
Thank you!!!
My new favorite summer salad. This will become my go-to potluck share! Loved this so much!!
Thanks, Kim! So glad you enjoy liked it and are willing to share it:) Have a great day!
Awesome all the way around … my man who is NOT a salad man enjoyed it too!!!
Thank you, Charmaine! Got to get men eatin’ plants!!! Have a great day!