Mexican Quinoa Salad with Avocado - Evolving Table

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Ingredients

  • 4 cup quinoa (cooked)

  • 1 cup corn (drained)

  • 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)

  • 16 oz. cherry tomatoes (cut in half)

  • 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced)

  • 1 avocado (diced)

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • 1/2 cup cilantro (divided)

  • 3 tbsp. lime juice (fresh)

  • 2 tbsp. honey

  • 1 tsp. salt

  • 1 tsp. cumin

  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper

  • 1/2 tsp. paprika

Directions

  1. 1

    Place ¼ cup cilantro and remaining dressing ingredients in a high-speed blender, such as a Nutribullet, or a small mini-prep food processor and blend for 20-30 seconds, or until emulsified.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl combine quinoa and dressing. Toss to completely coat the quinoa.

  3. 3

    Mix in corn, beans, tomatoes, and red onion.

  4. 4

    Refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

  5. 5

    Top salad with diced avocado and remaining cilantro before serving.