Fiesta Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• Serves 4
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup corn
• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 avocado, peeled and cut
• 1 cup black beans
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Dressing

• 2 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lime, juice of

Directions

1. Rinse quinoa in a sieve.
2. In a medium sauce pot, combine water and quinoa.
3. On high heat, bring water to a boil.
4. Adjust the heat to low, cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and quinoa is tender.
5. Remove from the heat and chill until cool.
6. In a serving bowl, Place the cooled quinoa with the corn, tomatoes, beans, avocado and cilantro.
7. Stir gently to combine.
8. In a small bowl, stir together dressing ingredients.
9. Serve dressing on the side or drizzle over top when ready to serve.