RecipeAI
DashboardDiscoverMeal PlanGroceriesCreateImportRecipe Box
BlogSign InGet Started
Dashboard
Plan
Nutrition
Create
Groceries
Saved
Profile
RecipeAI LogoRecipeAI

AI-powered recipes, meal plans, and nutrition tracking — personalized to your tastes and goals.

Explore

  • Discover Recipes
  • Categories
  • World Cuisines
  • Diets
  • Quick Meals
  • Meal Plans by Diet
  • Kitchen Conversions
  • Calories in Foods

Features

  • AI Recipe Generator
  • Meal Planning
  • Nutrition Tracker
  • Macro Calculator
  • Nutrition Guides
  • Food Diary
  • Recipe Import
  • Pricing

Resources

  • Blog
  • About Us
  • Feedback

© 2026 RecipeAI. All rights reserved.

Cook smarter, eat better.

More recipes like this

  • Black Bean & Corn Quinoa Salad with Cilantro‑Lime Dressing
  • Alternative Quinoa & Black Bean Salad (Light Repeat for Database)
  • Quinoa, Black Bean & Corn Salad with Grilled Shrimp (Cilantro‑Lime)
  • Quinoa Black Bean Corn Salad with Avocado & Cilantro-Lime
  • Black Bean & Corn Salad with Grilled Chicken and Cilantro-Lime Dressing
  • Quinoa & Black Bean Salad
  • Browse all recipes →
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

By Shona Bonewit

Total: 45 minutes
SaladVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness.

2

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.

3

While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans.

4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, and corn.

5

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the quinoa mixture.

6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Rate this Recipe

How did this recipe turn out? Let others know!

to rate this recipe

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing

By Shona Bonewit

SaladVegetarianGluten-Free
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad with Citrus Dressing - quinoa, black beans recipe

This Salad Vegetarian Gluten-Free recipe is ready in 45 minutes and features quinoa, black beans, corn and other delicious ingredients. Contains 250 calories total.

45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

1

Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine mesh strainer to remove bitterness.

2

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed.

3

While the quinoa is cooking, drain and rinse the black beans.

4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, and corn.

5

Finely chop the fresh cilantro and add it to the bowl with the quinoa mixture.

6

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7

Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information

Calories per Serving: 250

Rate this Recipe

Your Rating:

Explore More

🥗 Vegetarian Recipes🥗 Gluten-Free Recipes🥘 More with quinoa🥘 More with black beans🥘 More with corn

Similar Recipes