Easy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
• 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Steps

1

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

2

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

3

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions in a large bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.

4

Serve immediately or chill salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about five days.

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