Quinoa Black Bean Salad

1 cup quinoa, washed and drained

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

2 cups water

5 green onions, finely chopped

¼ cup olive oil

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

¼ cup lime juicesalt and pepper, to taste

1 tsp cumin

1 can corn, drained

½ tsp red pepper flakes

½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 ½ cups cooked black beans made from dried beans

Wash and rinse quinoa. In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cookuntil all water is absorbed, about 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, limejuice, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Combine cooled quinoa, beans, tomatoes, corn and onions in a largebowl. Drizzle dressing over salad and toss in cilantro and pumpkin seeds. Season with salt and pepper.