Quinoa Salad with Mint & Lime

Ingredients

• 180 g quinoa
• 2 C (500 ml) water
• 1/4 C (60 ml) olive oil
• juice of 2 limes
• zest of 1 lime
• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 x 400 g can black beans or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
• 1 handful fresh mint, finely chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Add the quinoa and water to a saucepan and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and all the water has been absorbed. Keep to one side to cool.

2. 2

   To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice and zest, cumin, and season to taste.

3. 3

   Combine the quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and spring onions in a bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat. Stir in the mint and adjust seasoning to taste. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

4. 4

   Serve with baked chorizo or grilled sardines.