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Red Quinoa & Black Bean Veg Salad

A cold quinoa salad tossed with black beans, corn, peppers and avocado in a garlicky lime dressing. It keeps well in the fridge and eats as a light main or a substantial side.

salad · vegan

Ingredients

Salad

  • 1 cup red quinoa
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed; 14 ounce can
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onion, chopped
  • 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
  • 1 avocado, small

Dressing

  • 4–5 tablespoon lime juice, about 2 limes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Method

  1. Cook quinoa according to instructions.
  2. Prepare (chop) all veggies & whisk ingredients for dressing.
  3. Once quinoa is done cooking - allow to cool and add beans & veggies.
  4. Drizzle dressing over top & toss well.