Southwest Quinoa Salad

Step 1

Cook quinoa: place 1 cup rinsed quinoa with 2 cups water or broth in medium pot; bring to boil then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat once cooked, fluff with fork and transfer to large bowl to cool.

Step 2

Meanwhile prepare the veggies: drain black beans, corn, chop bell peppers, dice onion and chop fresh cilantro.

Step 3

Add veggies to bowl with quinoa and gently toss together

Step 4

Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients in medium bowl or blend in small food processor (I used the Nutri Bullet.)

Step 5

Combine dressing and salad bowl: Create a well in the center of salad bowl and pour half of dressing into bottom of bowl. Stir gently and then add remaining dressing, tossing again to combine.

Step 6

Serve salad over bed of salad greens and top with avocado if desired. Enjoy!