Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Quinoa Black Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 c quinoa

1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 bell pepper, diced

handful of cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

cilantro, about 1 c chopped

1/2 c olive oil

2 tsp chili powder

2 tsp cumin

¼ tps garlic powder
2 T red wine vinegar

Directions

1. Cook quinoa in plenty of boiling water (at least 3 c) for about 12 minute. You know its done when little rings float to the surface and the center of the quinoa grain is transparent. Drain in a mesh colander, like this one. 
2. Meanwhile, mix all other ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add quinoa and toss well.
4. Serve room temperature or refrigerate and enjoy cold. Use within 3 days.

Notes

-Feel free to add other ingredients! Try onion, corn, grilled shrimp or chicken, jicama, diced avocado and jalapeño.

-Kick up the spice with a few dashes of sriracha or hot sauce.