Black Bean Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup lime juice

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 ½ cups diced cucumber

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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

  3. 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.