Jami's Fitness Journey

QUINOA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

SERVES: 6 (1 cup each) Prep Time: 15 min. Cook Time: None

Recipe from Beachbody Blog

Ingredients:

½ cup canned black beans,

drained, rinsed

2 cups cooked quinoa

1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

(approx. 1¼ medium)

1 cup orange bell pepper, finely chopped

(approx. 1¼ medium)

1 cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

(approx. 1¼ medium)

½ cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

2 tsp. red wine vinegar

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1½ tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

Ground black pepper

(to taste; optional)

1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1. Combine beans, quinoa, bell peppers, and corn.

2. Add lime juice, vinegar, oil, cumin, salt, and pepper (if desired).

3. Garnish with cilantro.

RECIPE NOTES:

• This salad is delicious when eaten immediately.

• It holds well, refrigerated in an airtight container, and can be stored for

up to 2 to 3 days.

1/2 Green 1 Yellow 1 tsp.