Persian Lime Balsamic Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

For the Lime Balsamic Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons Persian Lime Balsamic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

• Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Cook it according to package instructions.
• While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the vegetables.
• In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and black beans.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk together Persian Lime Balsamic, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
• Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until well combined.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
• Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.