Black Bean Veggie Quinoa Salad

Gluten-Free and Vegan, this simple and delicious salad is colorful, flavorful and satisfying! It comes together quickly and is equally perfect for lunch, dinner, entertaining or meal prep.

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Black Bean Veggie Quinoa Salad

Quick, Fresh, Satisfying and Delish!

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This Black Bean Veggie Quinoa Salad is a staple in our house!

Fresh, hearty, gluten-free and vegan, it is a perfect salad to keep in the fridge and have at the ready for snacking or meal time.

My husband and I both love having it in the refrigerator so that we can make a quick lunch.

Add to a bowl or plate with greens, grilled chicken, avocado, chips, a quesadilla or any assortment and you have a totally satisfying meal!

It’s based on our favorite Black Bean Veggie Salsa….

If you’ve followed me a while, you know one of our favorite snacking and entertaining foods is a Black Bean Veggie Salsa that we serve alongside a big bowl of tortilla chips.

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It’s fresh, crisp and tangy and when paired with crunchy chips is second to none!

The Salsa recipe is from my Aunt and it’s been a fan favorite for years!

Not only is it delicious, it is super quick and easy, taking merely minutes to assemble as it’s just 6 main ingredients:

canned black beans

canned corn

red onion

green pepper

cherry or grape tomatoes

and fresh parsley.

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It is all mixed together and seasoned with Rice Wine Vinegar, salt and pepper.  That’s it.

And best part… these are ingredients we usually have in the house, so it can be prepared without a lot of planning.

Well, this fresh and yummy salsa can easily transform into a fresh and hearty salad by simply adding quinoa!

My husband and I were adding quinoa to any leftover salsa and eating as part of a salad so often that we decided it would be fun to just serve it as a salad sometimes!

You transform the salsa into an amazing salad but simply adding cooked quinoa at a ratio of 2 cups salsa to 1 cup quinoa.

Still using the same main 6 ingredients

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So if you’re looking for a quick dish to bring to a party or enjoy on your own (can anyone say meal prep?), make a big batch of salsa, a batch of quinoa and mix them together immediately or when you’re ready to eat.

Pro Tip: when we make this as part of meal prep, we will often keep the salsa and quinoa separate… combining when ready to serve. This keeps it super fresh-tasting!

And you could even add avocado to the salad to make it extra special and satisfying!

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Whether you enjoy this as a salsa or a salad, this quick and easy (an super versatile dish!) is perfect for entertaining, meal prep, summer barbecues, Cinco de Mayo and any number of occasions!

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Hope you love it as much as we do!

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Black Bean Veggie Salsa and Quinoa Salad

A fresh, hearty and delicious salad perfect for anytime! t's gluten-free, vegan and couldn't be easy to put together. Start with our go-to Black Bean Veggie Salsa (also great with chips!) and mix it with Quinoa. Stores well in the refrigerator for several days.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salads, Sides, Veggies
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan
Keyword: hearty salad recipe, lunch ideas, meal prep ideas, black bean veggie quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipe
Servings: 7 -10 cups
Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

Black Bean Veggie Salsa (makes approximately 6-7 cups)

  • 1 15oz can black beans, drained & rinsed
  • 1 15oz can yellow corn, drained & rinsed
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped OR approx 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved (my preference lately)
  • 1 bunch Curly Italian Parsley, chopped (approximately 1 cup, more or less to taste)
  • Rice Wine Vinegar to taste Start with 3 tbsp and taste. I use approximately 3-5 tbsp
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

3 cups cooked Quinoa

    Instructions

    Salsa

    • Mix all ingredients together except rice wine vinegar.
    • Add rice wine vinegar starting with 3 tablespoons and add more to taste (we usually add about 5 tablespoons)
    • Season with salt and pepper
    • NOTE: Salsa keeps well for several days

    Salad

    • At a ratio of 2 cups salsa to 1 cup cooked quinoa, add quinoa to salsa and toss to combine
    • NOTE: I give you this ratio because we will tend to leave some of the salsa as is and make some of it into a salad. With this ratio, you have the option of making one big salad or a smaller salad or making the salad fresh each time you serve it over the course of a few days.
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    1. Looks amazing! What kind of vinegar can I substitute? I have red or white vinegar (or balsamic).

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