Quinoa Salad with Black Beans, Papaya, and Cilantro

A colorful and nutritious vegan salad that combines protein-rich quinoa and black beans with sweet papaya and fresh cilantro. Perfect for a light lunch with a tropical flair.

• 20 minutes
• 2 servings
• Main course

• vegan
• vegetarian
• high in protein
• high in fibre
• aids digestion
• supports immunity
• antioxidant
• anti-inflammatory

Ingredients

• 80 g Quinoa
• 150 g Black Beans
• 100 g Papaya
• 75 g Bell Pepper
• 25 g Onion
• 7.5 g Cilantro
• 25 g Lime
• 7.5 g Olive Oil (Extra Virgin)
• 2.5 g Salt
• 1.3 g Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
2. Drain black beans. Dice papaya, bell pepper, and red onion. Chop cilantro.
3. In a large salad bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, papaya, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
4. For the dressing, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
6. Serve immediately.

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