Spicy Red Quinoa Salad

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 (15 oz can Black beans, cooked
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro, fresh
  • 1 ear Corn, fresh
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 1/2 Jalapeno
  • 1 1/2 Limes
  • 1/2 Red bell pepper (about 3/4 cup
  • 1 Scallion

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Quinoa, red

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

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Description

Directions

• Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit with lid on for 5 more minutes. Then fluff with a fork.
• While the quinoa is cooking whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the quinoa to the dressing and toss.
• Add the black beans, red bell pepper, corn, scallion, cilantro, and jalapeño and toss well to combine.
• Garnish with avocado and additional cilantro, if desired.