Honey-Lime Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Avocado

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-08 · Updated 2026-08-08

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A refreshing, protein-packed quinoa salad tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing with creamy avocado and black beans, perfect for light lunches or meal prep. This Latin American-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs quinoa, rinsed, water, black beans, drained and rinsed 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 medium ripe avocado, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tbsp honey
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add 1 cup rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until emulsified.
Step 3: Add the cooled quinoa, 1 cup drained black beans, 1 medium diced avocado, 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl. Toss gently to combine without mashing the avocado.
Step 4: Adjust seasoning to taste and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.