(Quite Simple) Quinoa Salad w/ Black Beans

 

This Sunday was a perfect day to return to simplicity. The sun was shining, the day was open, and my soul was ready to be restored. My better half and I packed up the cooler, threw on our shades and headed for an afternoon in the park. We of course needed an energizing lunch that kept us lifted for our time on the trails.This salad is a light, gf whole grain protein delight. It stores in an airtight container for multiple days and is easy to eat on the go. 

(note: put dressing on as you eat).

 Enjoy your meals, get out in the sun, and BE WELL.

Quinoa Salad w/ Black Beans:

Ingredients:

15 ounce can of black beans (drain and rinse)

1 pint of grape tomatoes (chopped)

4 scallions (chopped finely)

1/4 cup of cilantro

1 whole cucumber (chopped into chunks)

1 cup of quinoa 

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa (based on package instructions)

*Meanwhile chop up your ingredients above and prepare to throw together

 

2. When quinoa finishes, let quinoa sit and cool in glass bowl

3. Mix together beans, tomatoes, scallions, cilantro, and cucumber. 

4. Put quinoa in your veggie mix. Stir together :)

5. Dress the portion you are going to eat.

(Feta cheese would be a great addition to this salad :) if you are a feta fanatic 

Dressing: 

2 Tsp lime zest

2 Tbsp lime juice (or more :) depending on if you like things limey) 

3 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp sugar

Mix up and store in fridge to cool before putting on salad.

*Note: We ate this without any dressing, it was tasty as it, and also added grilled chicken day two. That is always an option for more protein.

THIS SALAD IS MEANT TO EAT CHILLED :) YUMMY!

This portion above feeds 5-6 people.