LUNCHBOX BLACK BEAN QUINOA SALAD

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Why recepie famous for?

Easy recipe to throw together (and in just a matter of minutes) with an incredible pay off when your kid gives you 2 thumbs up for their lunchbox menu. SIX ingredients makes up this simple Lunchbox Black Bean Quinoa Salad: chock-full of protein from the black beans and quinoa, loaded with veggies and topped off with a great lime flavor. This is a meal that gets even better the next day so making it the night before can be a great option

Ingredients

1/2 c. dry quinoa
1/2 can black beans
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. corn
1/4 c. red onion, minced
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro
FOR THE DRESSING:
1 Tbsp. lime zest
1 Tbsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp lime juice
pinch sea salt

Instructions

Cook quinoa with 2 c. water. Boil over low heat, covered for 15 minutes or until water is completely absorbed.
Whisk together the dressing.
Once quinoa has slightly cooled, mix the beans, veggies, onion, and cilantro into the quinoa. Gently toss in the dressing.

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