Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: rice

Farro offers similar texture and nutrition, while rice is more economical.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are lower in calories, while canned beans save time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Rinse quinoa under cold water until water runs clear.

Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let quinoa sit, covered, for 5 minutes.

Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, and corn.

Add cooled quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables.

Chop cilantro and add to the salad.

In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Pour dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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