Spicy Southwest Salad with Black Beans, Avocado, and Quinoa
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Recipe type: Salad Entree or side
Cuisine: Vegan, Vegetarian
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Serves: 4-6 servings
 
Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 can Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 Serrano chili, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 avocado, chopped
Instructions
  1. Prepare the quinoa according to package directions. Allow to cool, or chill for two hours.
  2. Combine the quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, chili, and cilantro and toss.
  3. Squeeze the lime juice over the salad.
  4. Add the cumin, salt, and pepper and toss again lightly.
  5. Add the avocado last, tossing it in gently into the salad.
  6. Serve at room temperature, or allow the salad to chill for an hour.
Recipe by at https://coachdebbieruns.com/spicy-southwest-salad-quinoa-avocado/