Quinoa Salad

 For the same BBQ as the Raspberry Brie Bites, I also made a Zesty Quinoa Salad, again the recipe was found online.

 I'm new to quinoa, so this was an easy adventure into that world.

Zesty Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:
200g quinoia

2 cups of water

2 limes, juiced

1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

4 green onions, thinly sliced

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes

1 can black beans, drained

salt and pepper to taste.

Method:

Cook the quinoia and water - same method as rice, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.

Chop up the tomatoes, onions, cilantro etc.  Set aside.

Mix dressing: olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili flakes, whisked together. 

Combine all ingredients, mix well. Chill, then serve.

I'm not entirely sold on it, but it's not terrible. I shall do further experiments.

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