Black Bean and Quinoa Salad

Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cup black beans, canned, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cup corn, frozen, defrosted
• 1 medium bell pepper, red, seeded and chopped
• 4 medium scallions, chopped
• 1 tsp garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, chopped fine
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 tsp ground cumin salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Directions

Prep

1. Rinse quinoa in a fine sieve under cold running water until water runs clear. Put quinoa in a pot with 2¼ cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer 20 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender. Fluff quinoa with a fork and transfer to large bowl and allow to cool.

Make

1. Once quinoa has cooled, add beans, corn, bell pepper, scallions, garlic, cilantro, and cayenne (if using) and toss to combine.
2. In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, cumin and add oil in a stream while whisking. Drizzle over salad and toss well. If desired, add salt and pepper, to taste.