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Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, juiced
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes, or more to taste
1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 (15 oz.) 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:
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 tsp. 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.

Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Christian and Sarah Engebretsen found this recipe and now it has become part of the family's go-to recipes.

 

 

 

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