Fresh & Flavorful Mixed Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
This vibrant Mixed Bean Quinoa Salad is packed with protein and flavor! Perfect for meal prep, lunch, or a light dinner. Quick and easy to make in under 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Corning ware
- Knife
- Juicer (optional)
Ingredients
- ½ cup six bean mix
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa
- ½ red bell pepper
- ½ can corn
- 2 tbsp G&K sriracha lime dressing
- 2 green onions
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the quinoa to a microwave-safe dish with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt. Cook in the microwave for 20 minutes on 50% power. Alternatively, cook on the stovetop according to the package instructions.½ cup uncooked quinoa
- While the quinoa is cooking prep all of the other ingredients, wash and finely dice the red pepper and green onions. Only use the greens of the onions.½ red bell pepper, 2 green onions
- Next, open and drain the beans and corn and rinse with cold water.½ cup six bean mix, ½ can corn
- If you don’t have any dressing on hand make it now.2 tbsp G&K sriracha lime dressing
- Once the quinoa is cooked carefully move it to a large bowl and let it cool for about 5 minutes. Then add all of the remaining ingredients and stir well. Add salt and pepper to taste.Salt and pepper to taste
- Serve on its own, with crackers or as a side to your favourite protein.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Fresh & Flavorful Mixed Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
144.7
% Daily Value*
Fat
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
0.7
g
4
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2.9
g
Sodium
90
mg
4
%
Potassium
261.4
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
20.4
g
7
%
Fiber
3.6
g
15
%
Sugar
1.1
g
1
%
Protein
5.2
g
10
%
Vitamin A
561.8
IU
11
%
Vitamin C
20.9
mg
25
%
Calcium
23
mg
2
%
Iron
1.9
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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