Quinoa Salad with Black Beans and Corn

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 can Black Beans
• 1 cup Corn
• 1 each Red Bell Pepper
• 1 each Green Bell Pepper
• 1/4 cup Red Onion
• 3 tbsp Lime Juice
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1/4 cup Cilantro
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
3. 3Fluff with a fork and let cool.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced green bell pepper, and minced red onion.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
7. 7Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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