Easy Entertaining Meal

• Using a tomato knife, slice the top off of each tomato.
• Scoop out the pulp and seeds and turn tomatoes upside down to drain on a paper towel until ready to use.
• In a strainer, rinse quinoa under running water and drain thoroughly.
• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a medium saucepan.
• Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
• Uncover, fluff with a fork and cool to room temp.
• In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, vinegar and cumin.
• Add quinoa to the dressing and then stir in fresh mint, cilantro, corn, black beans, peppers, onions and cheese.
• Add salt and pepper to taste and set aside or refrigerate until ready to use.
• Spoon quinoa salad into the tomatoes and serve as an appetizer or side dish.

Good to Know: Freeze the pulp and seeds from the scooped out tomatoes to use in a pasta sauce, chili or soup recipe.