Quinoa Salad for Beginners
 
 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced (or limes)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Make the quinoa and allow to cool.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon or lime juice,1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together.
  3. 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.
Recipe by Surviving The Stores™ at https://www.survivingthestores.com/easy-quinoa-salad.html