Easy Quinoa Salad
Description
This easy quinoa salad is super fresh, colorful, and loaded with tender quinoa, black beans, tomato, and green onions tossed with a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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1 cup quinoa
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 limes, juiced
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste
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1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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5 green onions, finely chopped
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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.