Quinoa Black Bean Salad

makes 4 servings

3 cups cooked quinoa (1 cup quinoa in 2 cups water)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/2 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup diced sweet pepper

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed

1/4 cup quartered grape tomatoes (seeds removed)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 teaspoons taco seasoning

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice (juice from half a lime)

1. Add the cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl and set aside.

2. In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the red onion and sweet pepper and saute until softened, 5-7 minutes.

3. Add the cooked onion and sweet pepper to the quinoa and stir to combine. Then stir in the black beans, chopped tomatoes, cumin, and taco seasoning. Season to taste with salt. Sprinkle with fresh lime juice and stir to combine.

4. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.