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Quinoa Salad with radish, black bean, scallion and honey-lime dressing

Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette

Servings 2
Calories 385 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 dash cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup radish, diced
  • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons scallions, diced

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the quinoa and water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer. Simmer over low heat for 10-15 minutes. Once the water is absorbed, turn off the heat.

  2. While the quinoa cooks, make the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, honey, salt and cayenne pepper. Whisk the ingredients until thoroughly combined.

  3. In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, radish, black beans and scallions. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and refrigerate. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts
Quinoa Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 0.1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Sodium 465mg20%
Potassium 392mg11%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 32IU1%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.