Name: Southwestern Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp avocado oil; 1 lime, juice; 1 tbsp agave syrup; 1 tsp chili powder; 4 cups cooked quinoa; 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup corn kernels; 1 mango, diced; 1/4 red onion, finely diced; 1 avocado, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; Salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

Fresh, bright, and flavorful - what is not to love about this delicious Southwestern Quinoa Salad? It's fiber-rich and protein-packed thanks to the addition of both quinoa and black beans. It's the perfect make-ahead lunch!

Yield: 4

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp avocado oil
1 lime, juice
1 tbsp agave syrup
1 tsp chili powder
4 cups cooked quinoa
1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup corn kernels
1 mango, diced
¼ red onion, finely diced
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, agave syrup, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set it aside.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, black beans, red bell pepper, corn kernels, mango, and red onion. Pour the salad dressing over the salad and mix well.
Serve immediately topped with the avocado and cilantro or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.