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Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 to 2 limes juiced to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen corn thawed
  • 5 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer, about 10-15 minutes, until quinoa is tender.
  • Mix olive oil, lime juice, cumin and 1 teaspoon salt and red pepper flakes until well combined.
  • Combine quinoa, beans, tomatoes, onions, cilantro. Add dressing and toss to coat. May be chilled in refrigerator or serve immediately.
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