Southwest Quinoa, Avocado and Corn Salad

This simple and delicious salad is rich in protein, fiber and nutrients. Serve it as a summer entrée or side dish.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • ½ medium red onion, diced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced in strips then each strip cut in half
  • 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen/thawed)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, diced
  • Juice of 2 fresh limes
  • 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar
  • 4 TBSP olive oil
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a pan. Reduce heat and cook, covered, for 12 minutes.
  2. Transfer cooked quinoa to a bowl. Stir frequently or let sit in refrigerator until cooled.
  3. Add red pepper, corn, black beans and cilantro to quinoa.
  4. Pour lime juice and apple cider vinegar into a small bowl and whisk in olive oil until well mixed. Add sea salt and whisk again. Pour over quinoa and toss well.
  5. Add avocado and toss just before serving.
 
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