Tex Mex Quinoa Salad

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Red onion - 1/2, finely chopped
• Cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• Corn - 1 cup, fresh or frozen
• Black beans - 1 can, drained and rinsed
• Water - 2 cups
• Quinoa - 1 cup

Let's Get Started

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium pot, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Salad
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Calories: 350
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 50g
• Protein: 15g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 5g