Aleka S Quinoa Salad Recipe

Ingredients

Salad:

1.5c tricolor quinoa

1.5c bell pepper (red, yellow, orange)

1.5c corn kernels

1.5c rinsed black beans (equal to 1 can) - soak in 1tsbp red wine vinegar

1/4c chopped shallot

1/4c chopped cilantro

1 large firm (or 2 small) avocado - chopped - add prior to serving

OPTIONAL: 1 small seeded finely diced jalapeno

Dressing:

6 TBSP fresh lime juice

1/3c olive oil (or grapeseed)

1-1.5tsp cumin

1tsp salt (or to taste)

Combine all ingredients (except avacado) and toss well with dressing.

Refrigerate

Add chopped avocado immediately prior to serving and toss well.