Zesty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
5 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Bring quinoa and water to boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to med.-low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 10 to 15 min. Set aside to cool.

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 tsp salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture, toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.

   

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