Easy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 limes , juiced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons red pepper flakes , or more to taste
• 1.5 cups halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 can black beans , 15 ounce
• 5 greens onions , finely chopped
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 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. 2

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

3. 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. 4

   Serve immediately or chill salad in the refrigerator.