Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, washed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 fresh limes, juice of
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• salt & pepper, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and rinse quinoa. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.

3. 3

   Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and onions in a large bowl.

4. 4

   Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.