Lime Cilantro Quinoa Salad
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| Lime Cilantro Quinoa Salad READY IN 30 mins "This bright and colorful salad is a great summertime recipe (or anytime you want to feel like it's summertime). Light and citrusy, it's a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give a refreshing kick, while quinoa and black beans provide tasty vegan protein. If you're not vegan, add even more protein by adding chunks of chicken or turkey. Yum!" Original recipe makes 6 servingsChange Servings | |
| 1 cup | quinoa |
| 2 cups | water |
| 1/4 cup | extra-virgin olive oil |
| 2 | limes, juiced |
| 2 teaspoons | ground cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | red pepper flakes, or more to taste |
| 1 1/2 cups | halved cherry tomatoes |
| 1 (15 ounce) can | black beans, drained and rinsed |
| 5 | green onions, finely chopped |
| 1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro |
| salt | |
| ground black pepper to taste | |
Directions
Bring quinoa and water 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.
Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in cilantro; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in refrigerator.
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