Quinoa Black Bean Salad

1 cup quinoa, washed and drained
2 cups water
½ cup olive oil
juice of 2 fresh limes
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 can black beans, rinsed
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes - cut in half
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste


Wash and rinse quinoa.  In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil.  Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes.  Let cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin and red pepper flakes.

Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes and onions in a large bowl.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro.  Season with salt and pepper.