Santa Fe Quinoa Salad

I served this quinoa mixture on top of some chopped fresh spinach to make a healthy dinner salad.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups water

1 tsp cumin

3-4 Tbsp lime juice

6 Tbsp olive oil

1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 small onion

Splash of vinegar

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles (optional)

salt/pepper to taste

Directions;

Combine quinoa and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.  Cover and simmer on low until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Sautee diced onion in a splash of vinegar in a skillet until softened.

In a bowl, whisk together cumin, lime juice, oil, salt/pepper

Add the black beans, bell pepper, cilantro, onions, and quinoa.  Toss to evenly coat.

I served this quinoa mixture on top of some chopped fresh spinach to make a healthy dinner salad.