Name: Black Bean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Water - 2 cups; Quinoa, rinsed - 1 cup; Extra-virgin olive oil - ¼ cup; Lime juice - ¼ cup; Ground cumin - 2 teaspoons; Salt - 1 teaspoon; Black beans, drained and rinsed - 1 (15 ounce) can; Diced cucumber - 1 ½ cups; Chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup; Salt and ground black pepper to taste - ¼ cup

Ingredients for - Black Bean Quinoa Salad

1. Water 2 cups

2. Quinoa, rinsed 1 cup

3. Extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup

4. Lime juice ¼ cup

5. Ground cumin 2 teaspoons

6. Salt 1 teaspoon

7. Black beans, drained and rinsed 1 (15 ounce) can

8. Diced cucumber 1 ½ cups

9. Chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup

10. Salt and ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup

How to cook deliciously - Black Bean Quinoa Salad

1 . Stage

Bring water and and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2 . Stage

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make dressing.

3 . Stage

Combine cooled quinoa, black beans, and cucumber in a large bowl. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate or serve immediately.