Quinoa Recipes: Healthy Quinoa & Veggie Salad

Step 1

Follow package instructions to cook the quinoa. Transfer to a large bowl and aside to cool completely.

Step 2

To the bowl with the cooled quinoa, add the chopped spinach, rinsed corn, rinsed black beans, cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and finely chopped cilantro.

Step 3

Toss together.

Step 4

In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, about 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.*

Step 5

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container.