Quinoa Salad
2014-06-19 14:42:38
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halfed
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 5 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed (about 10 to 15 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and cayenne.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Stir in cilantro. Add salt and pepper to suit your taste. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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