Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Name: Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa , well rinsed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup diced red onion; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 (15- ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup frozen corn , defrosted, OR 1 cup of fresh corn, parboiled, drained and cooled (approximately the amount of kernels from one ear of corn); 3 medium tomatoes , seeded and cut into chunks; 5 ounces Queso fresco , Queso Panela, fresh Mozzarella or other mild farmer's cheese, cut into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch cubes; 1 jalapeño , seeded and finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro , including tender stems, packed; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil