Simple Quinoa Salad Recipe

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

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, bring water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the quinoa is cooked and the water is fully absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently. Add cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the salad right away, or chill it in the refrigerator for later.

Nutrition

• Calories: 270 kcal
• Fat Content: 12 g
• Fiber Content: 8 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 675 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g