Quinoa And Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1 Cup quinoa

1 1/2 Cups cold water

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

2 Tbsp olive oil

1/2 Cup diced celery (about one rib)

1 carrot, diced

1 Cup fresh green beans, steamed (optional)

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 green pepper, sliced

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

2 Tbsp chopped cilantro

3 or 4 scallions, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped or 1 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

1/2 Cup olives, sliced (optional)

Dressing:

2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice

4 Tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

freshly ground pepper, to taste

healthy pinch cayenne powder or chili powder

Here's A Nice Light Salad Packed With Protein And Perfect For The Dog Days Of Summer. This Is Delicious Warm And Even Better Chilled The Next Day.

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