Quinoa Party Salad

Recipe from Clean Eating Magazine, Nov/Dec 2011 p 26

INGREDIENTS
2 cups quinoa
1/4 cup olive oil
juice of 1 lime
1 tbsp ground cumin
pinch red pepper flakes
3 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 15oz can rinsed black beans
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeding and chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
sea salt and fresh ground pepper

DIRECTIONS
1. Bring 4 cups water to boil, add quinoa, cover, reduce to simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes until water is absorbed. let cool.

2. Prepare dressing: in small bowl, whisk oil, lime juice, cumin, and pepper flakes until combined. set aside

3. In large bowel, combine corn, beans, bell peppers, jalapeno, and cilantro. Add quinoa and stir to combine. Top with dressing, season with salt and pepper. Mix. Serve cold or room temperature.