Quinoa salad recipe

Ingredients
Serves: 6 

• 170g quinoa
• 405ml water
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon dried chilli flakes, or more to taste
• 270g halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 (400g) tin black beans, drained and rinsed
• 5 spring onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped coriander
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (optional)

Method
Prep:20min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Ready in:30min 

1. Bring quinoa and water to the boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and chilli flakes together in a bowl.
3. Combine quinoa, tomatoes, black beans and spring onions together in a bowl. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Stir in coriander; season with salt and black pepper. Serve immediately or chill in fridge.