Vegan Quinoa Salad with Vegetables

Ingredients

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• ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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• 1 tablespoon lime juice
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• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
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• 1 ½ cups water
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• 1 cup dry quinoa (such as Quinta®)
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• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
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• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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• 1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn kernels, drained and rinsed
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• ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
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• ½ cup finely chopped red onion
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• ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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Instructions

1. 1
   Make dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin in a large serving bowl until combined.
2. 2
   Make salad: Bring water, quinoa, and salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Transfer cooked quinoa into the serving bowl with dressing. Add beans, corn, bell pepper, onion, and cilantro. Mix with a large spoon or wide spatula until combined.