Quinoa Black Bean Salad

by Melanie
from Virtuous Daughters, September 2009~Volume 9, Number 6

• 1 c. quinoa, rinsed             
• 2 c. water
• 1/4 c. olive oil    
• juice of 2 limes
• 1 tsp. Cumin       
• 1/2 tsp. Red pepper flakes
• 1 c. black beans, rinsed   
• 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes
• 5 green onions, finely chopped      
• 1/4 c. fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt & pepper to taste

 
Bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover, and cook until all water is absorbed, 10-15 minutes. Let it cool. Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl. Combine quinoa, beans, tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.