Description
A fresh, filling salad with quinoa, black beans, and vibrant flavors of lime and avocado.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh corn (or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon cumin or chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Cook your quinoa with 1 cup dry quinoa and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes until water is gone. Let sit for 5 minutes and fluff with a fork.
- Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Chop the tomatoes, onion, avocado, and cilantro (if using).
- Mix the dressing in a bowl with olive oil, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Toss everything together gently, adding the avocado last to keep it intact.
Notes
Let the quinoa cool before adding avocado to prevent it from mashing. Can be served as a main dish or side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican