Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa washed and drained
• 2 cups water
• juice of 2 fresh limes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 can black beans well rinsed
• 1.5 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
• 5 green onions finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

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

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

Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl. Add in above dressing mixture and stir well. Toss in cilantro and voila!