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Loaded Quinoa Salad
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 25 Minutes
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
3 cup(s) quinoa rinsed and drained
15 ounce(s) can organic black beans rinsed and drained
1 pint(s) cherry or grape tomatoes halved
1 cup(s) fresh cilantro chopped
2 avocados pitted and peeled
fresh lemon juice to prevent avocado from browning
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 limes juiced
1 lime zest
1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup(s) white vinegar
2 or 3 clove(s) garlic minced
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions, cover and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add beans, tomatoes and cilantro, tossing to combine. Dice avocados, drizzle with lemon juice and set aside in fridge.
2. Dressing: Add olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper to a food processor or mini chopper. Pulse until garlic is blended and dressing appears creamy. Set aside in fridge.
3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and add bean mixture. Season with salt and pepper and add lime juice and zest; toss to combine. Serve in bowls, topped with avocado and drizzled with dressing, dividing evenly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com