Black Bean and Quinoa Salad with Cumin Dressing
Ingredients 
- 1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed
- Dash salt
- 1/2 large cucumber, diced neatly
- 1 small bell pepper, diced neatly
- 1 can black beans
- 10-15 basil leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- For the vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp agave or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions 
Cook quinoa in salted water till tender and fluffy (use a rice cooker or the package instructions).
Add chopped vegetables and herbs.
Whisk dressing ingredients. Add about 1/4-1/3 cup dressing to the salad, and serve.
- Ingredients7 (6)
- Servings 4
- Calories247
Nutrients Per Serving 
- Calories: 247
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrate: 34 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sodium: 24 mg
- Potassium: 443 mg
- Phosphorus: 219 mg