Quinoa, bean and tomato salad
This spiced quinoa, bean and tomato salad is an ideal side dish to grilled or barbecued meat. It can also be eaten as a light, healthy salad for lunch/brunch.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the quinoa, drain, then cook it in the water on low heat & under cover until the water is absorbed. Turn off the heat. Let it rest.
- Toss the oil, lime juice, chilli flakes, cumin powder and a couple of pinches of salt.
- Cut the tomatoes in half.
- Drain the beans, then mix with the tomatoes in a large serving dish.
- Wash the spring onions, slice diagonally and add to the salad.
- Loosen up the quinoa with a fork, gently fold it through in the salad. Pour in the dressing, scatter on the coriander leaves, then season to taste. Mix well.