Zesty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

•    1 cup quinoa
•    2 cups water
•    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
•    2 limes, juiced
•    10 mL ground cumin
•    5 mL salt
•    2.5 mL red pepper flakes, or more to taste
•    1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
•    1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
•    5 green onions, finely chopped
•    1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
•    Salt and 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. Serves 6.

Nutrition: Calories: 270, Protein: 8.9 g, Carbohydrates: 34 g, Fat: 11.5 g, Fibre: 8.4 g, Sodium: 739 mg

(Source: http://allrecipes.com )