Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Zesty Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup Quinoa; ¼ cup Virgin olive oil; 2 Limes, squeezed; 2 tsp. Cumin powder; 1 tsp. Sea salt; ½ tsp.Red pepper flakes, or as desired; 1 ½ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 (15 oz.) can of Black beans, rinsed and drained; 5 finely chopped Green onions; ¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

December 21, 2022

Zesty Quinoa Salad

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Servings

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Calories

276

This salad is a whole new way to enjoy quinoa. Lime juice and cilantro give it a fresh kick; black beans provide protein and fiber, while the addition of tomatoes, cilantro, sesame seeds, and quinoa provides nutrients.

Author

Kitchen Science

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup Quinoa
¼ cup Virgin olive oil
2 Limes, squeezed
2 tsp. Cumin powder
1 tsp. Sea salt
½ tsp.Red pepper flakes, or as desired
1 ½ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
1 (15 oz.) can of Black beans, rinsed and drained
5 finely chopped Green onions
¼ cup fresh Cilantro, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil.
Cover and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water has been absorbed, on medium-low heat.
Set aside to cool.
Add salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl of olive oil and lime juice.
Mix all the ingredients for the quinoa dish in a large mixing bowl.
To coat, toss the quinoa mixture with the dressing.
Add salt and black pepper to taste the salad before serving.
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.