Quinoa Salad from Karen Swartzberg

From Karen Swartzberg

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is one of our favorite summer salads and it’s good for you!                                               

1  C Quinoa drained and rinsed

1 15oz can Black beans

2  C water

5   Green onions chopped

1/4 C Olive oil

1/4 C fresh chopped Cilantro

2 Limes juiced 

Salt and pepper to taste

2tsp Cumin

½ tsp crushed Red pepper

1 1/2 C Grape tomatoes

1. Rinse quinoa.
2. Bring quinoa and water to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until water is absorbed (10-15 mins). 
4. Cool. 
5. Wisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
6. Combine the quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and green onion in a large bowl. 
7. Pour dressing  over mixture, toss to coat and stir in cilantro. 
8. Chill or serve immediately.

Serves 4-6