Zesty Quinoa Salad
- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa2 cups water1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil2 limes, juiced2 teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more to taste1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed5 green onions, finely chopped1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantrosalt and ground black pepper to taste
1. 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.
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
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.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADCITYKNITTER.
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
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.
Serving Size: 6 servings
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MADCITYKNITTER.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 279.2
- Total Fat: 11.4 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 4.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 36.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.7 g
- Protein: 9.4 g
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