3 June 2014

QUINOA SALAD WITH BLACK BEANS




Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Quinoa cooked
1/2 cup cooked black beans, rinsed if canned 
1 tomato chopped 
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
Salt as per taste
Pepper as per taste
For dressing
2 limes , or to taste
1 tsp salt
2 tsp cumin powder
1/2tsp pepper flakes
1/4 cup olive oil
  

Method

Cook quinoa as per instructions ( you can check the cooking method in this blog) 
In a big bowl toss cooked quinoa, black beans , tomatoes. 
Make dressing:
In a small bowl whisk together lime juice, salt, and cumin , pepper flakes and add oil in a stream, whisking.

Drizzle dressing over salad and toss well with salt and pepper to taste.
Salad may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Bring salad to room temperature before serving.

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