Quinoa Salad

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin)
• 2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ( I use 1/4 teaspoon)
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed (I used reduced sodium)

1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
2. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Set aside to cool.
4. Whisk together in a bowl the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
5. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and green onions together in a large bowl.
6. Pour dressing of choice over quinoa mixture.
7. Toss to coat.
8. Stir in cilantro.
9. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
10. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
11. *This recipe courtesy of Penzeys Spices.
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quinoa, water, olive oil, ground cumin, red pepper, grape, fresh cilantro, salt, black pepper, green onions, black beans

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/347185-quinoa-salad (may not work)