Quinoa, Lime & Black Bean Salad

Who doesn’t love a good quinoa salad? As the new year approaches, just about all of us want to get back into a healthy eating routine which often means incorporating more nutrient-rich foods into our everyday meals. The great thing about quinoa salad is that it’s not only gluten-free, but it also contains important nutrients such as protein, fiber, and plenty of vitamins and minerals. What’s not to love? Quinoa is also incredibly filling, so a little goes a long way!

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups rinsed quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 4 tbs extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1⁄4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more to taste
• 2-3 vine-ripened tomatoes
• optional: a couple Tbs of salsa
• 1 can or 1.5 cups cooked black beans
• 1/3 large chopped yellow onion
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• black pepper and salt, to taste

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