Black Bean and Quinoa Salad - FEAST

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups quinoa (cook according to package directions)
• 1 onion or 2 small shallots, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground oregano
• 1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup fresh or frozen organic corn kernels
• 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 Tbsp lime juice or apple cider vinegar