Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Photograph by Jessica Troncillito

Ingredients:
Serves 12

• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
  
• 1 tbsp sea salt
  
• 1/3 cup olive oil
  
• 2 cans black beans
  
• 4-1/2 tsp red wine vinegar
  
• 2 cups dry quinoa
  
• 1 medium red, orange and yellow pepper, chopped
  
• (1) 10oz bag frozen corn
  
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  

Preparation:

1. Combine lime juice, and salt in medium bowl and blend. Add oil and whisk.
   
2. Combine beans, vinegar, and black pepper in another medium bowl .
   
3. Bring water to a boil in sauce pan. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover and cook 10-12 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 15-30 minutes.
   
4. Place cooled quinoa in large bowl and fluff.
   
5. Add peppers, corn, cilantro, bean mixture and dressing.
   
6. Toss to blend