This Quinoa Black Bean Salad is super hearty. It’s perfect as a meal all by itself but goes nicely with the main course as well. Vegan, gluten free, loaded with protein, low-fat, and ready in 20 minutes!

Do you think salads aren’t manly? You better check yourself, Johnson, because ain’t nothing weak about this Quinoa Black Bean Salad.

Honestly, I’ve never been a big salad guy. But, after reading about Erectile Dysfunction being a sign of cardiovascular problems my thoughts quickly changed!

Heart disease is bad enough. But, a limp noodle? No Bueno!

Don’t let the simplicity of this recipe fool you. This Quinoa Black Bean is a freak of nature. It’s an absolute flavor bomb. Off the charts healthy. And, it’s easy as hell to make.

The hardest thing about this recipe is pronouncing Quinoa.

How To Make Quinoa Black Bean Salad

A delicious spring mix is the base for this salad.

Next, just add a couple of chopped peppers along with the red onion. A little corn and cilantro. Some black beans for meatiness. Finally, quinoa. And, there’s your salad.

As great as this salad is all by itself, it just didn’t seem right to leave it naked. So, I whipped up this amazing tahini dressing to drizzle across the top. Oh, yeah. Pure heaven.

It also gives it a little bite. Remember, this is a manly salad.

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

It’s time to add more salad to your life, so make this Quinoa Black Bean Summer Salad. Because it’s…

Loaded with protein

Meaty

Helping to “raise the flag” (if you know what I mean)

Very manly

Filled with flavor

Super easy to make

& Absolutely delicious

This Quinoa Black Bean Salad is perfect as a meal on its own. But, it’s also great to serve with a main dish.

If you’re looking for more salad dishes, try my Quinoa Chipotle Bowl and Three Bean Protein Summer Salad. Both are awesome!

If you make this recipe let me know. Be sure and leave a comment below with a star rating. And, share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #shaneandsimple. I want to see your work. Enjoy!