Santa Fe Quinoa Salad

Submitted by Little Chef

"A simple and light tasting quinoa salad. Could add corn kernels, diced tomatoes and cucumber to this."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup quinoa
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 pinch kosher salt or 1 pinch sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 6 tablespoons oil
• fresh ground pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small red pepper, finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 (3 ounce) jar cocktail onions, chopped

directions

1. In a small saucepan, cook quinoa with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes then remove lid, fluff and let cool in a bowl.
2. Toast cumin seeds in the same saucepan for about 2 minutes.
3. In a blender, combine cumin seeds, lime juice and oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. In a large bowl combine black beans, peppers, cilantro and onions. Add dressing and blend well.
5. Add quinoa, mix well and season with salt and pepper if desire.