Zesty Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad recipe is as delicious as it is nutritious.
Ingredients
- water (2 cups)
- quinoa (1 cup)
- extra-virgin olive oil (0.25 cup)
- limes (2 )
- ground cumin (2 teaspoons)
- salt (1 teaspoon)
- red pepper flakes (0.5 teaspoon)
- halved cherry tomatoes (1.5 cups)
- black beans (1 (15 ounce) can)
- green onions (5 )
- fresh cilantro (0.25 cup)
- salt (0 )
- ground black pepper (0 )
Instructions
- 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.
- Meanwhile, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
- 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.
- Serve immediately or chill salad in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
(*Nutrition data is approximate and may vary depending on the brand and type of ingredients used.)
- kcal: 270
- fat: 12 g
- sats: 1 g
- carbs: 34 g
- fibre: 8 g
- protein: 9 g
- salt: 0 g