This superfood salad is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It's a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients, and it's also delicious and satisfying. The grilled halloumi adds a salty, savory flavor to the salad, and the quinoa, black beans, and edamame provide a hearty base. The cucumber, tomato, and red onion add freshness and crunch, while the cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous flavor. This salad is perfect for lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftovers.
The inspiration for this recipe came to me one day when I was trying to figure out what to do with some leftover quinoa. I had already eaten it for breakfast and lunch, and I didn't want to just eat it plain for dinner. So I started experimenting with different ingredients, and this salad was born. I started with the quinoa, black beans, and edamame as a base, and then I added grilled halloumi for some protein and flavor. The cucumber, tomato, and red onion added freshness and crunch, and the cilantro added a bright, herbaceous flavor. The result was a salad that was both delicious and satisfying, and it's now one of my favorite go-to recipes.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 cup black beans, canned and rinsed
1/2 cup edamame, shelled and blanched
1/2 cup grilled halloumi, sliced
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Combine the quinoa, black beans, edamame, halloumi, cucumber, tomato, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
Drizzle with your favorite dressing and toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
Why It Works
The combination of quinoa, black beans, and edamame provides a hearty base for the salad.
The grilled halloumi adds a salty, savory flavor to the salad.
The cucumber, tomato, and red onion add freshness and crunch to the salad.
The cilantro adds a bright, herbaceous flavor to the salad.
The salad is a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.