Quinoa Salad

ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or broth
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 ripe avocado diced
15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained well
15.25 oz can corn, drained
1 orange bell pepper, diced
¼ cup green onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped

dressing* (make it or buy it)

¼ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

make it!

Cook quinoa according to package directions and allow it to cool.

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onion, and jalapeno in a large bowl.

In a dressing bottle, combine all dressing ingredients and mix well. Pour ½ of the dressing over salad and toss lightly to coat.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve with remaining dressing and chopped cilantro.

*I like to double the dressing because our family likes it so much!