This time we bring you a cold, fresh and delicious salad that both vegans and vegetarians can enjoy. It is about this rich recipe for red bean and quinoa salad. We make it with very nutritious and healthy ingredients, perfect for a balanced, light meal with a lot of substance.
It doesn’t have to be summer to consume it and you can take it to work in a Tupperware without any problem, it will be an easy solution for everyday meals or to solve a quick dinner! Legumes and quinoa are a rich source of nutrients, protein and fiber that will give you the energy to get the most out of your day. Discover how to make red bean salad step by step.
Ingredients to make Red Bean Salad with Quinoa:
- 1 can of cooked red beans (200 g)
- 1 piece of red pepper
- 1 tomato for salad
- 100 grams of quinoa
- 1 avocado
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin, salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet mustard (American)
- 1 piece of green pepper
- 1 piece of onion (optional)
How to make Red Bean Quinoa Salad:
- Put the cooked beans in a colander and rinse until they lose that foam that usually forms, do not put them under running water to prevent them from falling apart or breaking. Reserve to drain.
- Cook red quinoa or any other variety you find on the market. To do this, you will only have to rinse it with tap water and cook it for ten minutes with half a glass of water and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook over low heat.
- Trick: Do not forget to always rinse the quinoa so that it does not become bitter later due to the sapiens it contains.
- Cut all the vegetables into two centimeter cubes: the red and green pepper, the tomato without skin or seeds, and the half avocado. If you want, you can reserve the half shell of the avocado to serve at the table with pieces of vegetables, in case a guest wants to add more to their salad.
- On the other hand, prepare the dressing sauce for the bean salad, this will give it a great flavor and make it delicious. Mix each component of the dressing in a container: mustard, oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and ground cumin (optional). Stir vigorously so that the sauce is integrated.
- Once the quinoa is cold and drained, assemble the ingredients in a serving dish and pour the dressing sauce on top. Let it marinate for a couple of hours in the fridge and serve chilled. This salad can be kept cold for two or three days without any problem, you just have to cover it with plastic wrap.
- Red bean salad – Calories and suggestions
- This red bean salad is perfect if you are looking for a light meal. It provides approximately 475 calories per serving, but this also depends on the ingredients and the dressing it contains. If you want to make it lighter, you can remove the dressing and marinate, for example, with olive oil.
- Other options to prepare a salad your way are to make a red bean salad with tuna, add rice instead of quinoa, or add other ingredients such as chicken or cod.
