Categories: Diabetic

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a bowl; cool completely.

2. Add the beans, cucumber, red pepper and parsley. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate until chilled.

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