Best Black Bean Pineapple Quinoa Salad Recipes

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BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD



Black Bean Quinoa Salad image

This quinoa salad with black beans, cilantro, and cucumber is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Jennksc

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups diced cucumber
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.
  • Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 692.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD



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This good-for-you dish is full of must-have Southwestern flavors. You can either serve it cold as a side for eight people or warm as an entree for four. The lime vinaigrette brings it all together. -Yvonne Compton, Elkton, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring broth and water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-16 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook the orange pepper, onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Stir in beans and corn; cook 2-3 minutes longer or until onion is tender. Remove from the heat; cool for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes. , In a small bowl, whisk the oil, lime juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and chili powder. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat., Spoon quinoa onto a serving platter. Top with tomato mixture, avocado and cilantro.,

Nutrition Facts :

BLACK BEAN & PINEAPPLE QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Black Bean & Pineapple Quinoa Salad Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by devogirl

Number Of Ingredients 11

15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 bunch green onions, sliced
1 cup quinoa (uncooked)
1/2-1 tsp ground cumin
2 1/2 cups pineapple (thawed, if frozen)
1 cup fresh cilantro (or spinach) (optional)
1-2 limes (for juice)
hot sauce (optional)
2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
1/2 cup corn (thawed, if frozen)
1 bell pepper (any), sliced (shared) on the side, or in the salad

Steps:

  • In a pot, combine quinoa with cumin and 2 cups water or broth. Cover, bring to a boil and reduce to low, simmering until quinoa is fluffy and all liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Mix quinoa (warm or cold) with black beans, green onions, pineapple, corn, cilantro (if using) and bell pepper. Squeeze fresh lime juice over top. Add hot sauce if desired.

BLACK BEAN PINEAPPLE SALAD



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"I created this when I had little left in the fridge and needed something healthy and fast. The black beans and pineapple go well together and it's so easy to make!" Julie Muccillo - Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups fresh baby spinach
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) unsweetened pineapple chunks, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup each chopped sweet red and orange peppers
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup prepared balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, pineapple, beans, peppers and cheese. Drizzle with vinaigrette; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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