Quinoa, bean and tomato salad
Background
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
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp dried chilli flakes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 tin black beans (or red kidney beans )
- 5 spring onions
- 1 handful of coriander leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 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.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Side - Supper
- Cuisines: - Mexican
- Occasions: - Parties
- Ingredients: - Beans - Other Vegetables - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Egg Free - Fat Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Low Cholestrol - Low Fat - Low GI - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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