Description
Discover delicious, quick, and easy summer meals that are perfect for busy days. These recipes require minimal prep time and are full of fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, avocado, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and is perfect for meal prep.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers based on your preference.
- This dish is great as a main or a side and can easily be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 10
Keywords: easy summer meals, quick recipes, meal prep summer, healthy summer dishes, quinoa salad, black bean salad