Quinoa-Black Bean Salad

Name: Quinoa-Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ears corn, husks removed; 1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks; 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup lime juice; 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 cups cooked quinoa (see Associated Recipes); 3 cups baby arugula; 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed; 1 cup pico de gallo, divided; 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided; 0.75 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided; 1 avocado, diced, divided

Instructions

Prep:20min

This fresh and easy quinoa-black bean salad features grilled corn, creamy avocado and more. Enjoy as a quick vegetarian main dish or serve as a side dish for chicken.

Updated at: Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:02:29 GMT