Chilled Quinoa Black Bean Salad with Avocado and Lime Dressing

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A protein-rich, no-cook salad perfect for meal prep, featuring quinoa, black beans, and creamy avocado in a zesty lime dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs quinoa, black beans, avocado for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz), drained black beans
• 1, diced avocado
• 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup mixed berries

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cooked quinoa, 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained), 1 diced avocado, and 1/4 cup finely diced red onion.
2. Step 2: Whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper to make the dressing.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and gently toss until evenly coated. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
4. Step 4: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill and meld flavors, then top with 1 cup mixed berries before serving.