Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cup water; 1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin); 2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ( I use 1/4 teaspoon); 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste; 5 green onions, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed (I used reduced sodium)

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin)
2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cup grape or cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste ( I use 1/4 teaspoon)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
5 green onions, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce can) black beans, drained and rinsed (I used reduced sodium)

1
Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan.
2
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Set aside to cool.
4
Whisk together in a bowl the olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.
5
Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and green onions together in a large bowl.
6
Pour dressing of choice over quinoa mixture.
7
Toss to coat.
8
Stir in cilantro.
9
Season with salt and pepper if desired.
10
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator.
11
*This recipe courtesy of Penzeys Spices.
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264

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cup water, 1/4 cup olive oil (I use extra virgin), 2 limes juiced, about 1/4 cup, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Quinoa Salad

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