Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans

Name: Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Black Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup quinoa (rinsed if needed, check the package); 1 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 red bell pepper, chopped into small dice; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 T fresh-squeezed lime juice; 1 tsp. Spike Seasoning (optional but highly recommended); 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground Ancho chile pepper (see notes); fresh ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil