Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Serves: 6

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Quinoa, washed and drained
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice of two fresh limes
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed (no sodium, or dry beans)
• 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Dash of pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Wash and rinse quinoa. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer covered until all water is absorbed (about 10-15 minutes). Let cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
3. Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes and green onions in a large bowl.
4. Drizzle olive oil dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with freshly ground pepper to taste.