Quinoa Black Bean Avocado Salad

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Quinoa Black Bean Avocado Salad

An easy and healthy vegan salad

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup raw quinoa
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup cooked black beans (canned or made fresh)
  • 2/3 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 3 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/2 avocado, diced
  • 2 tbsp chopped canned Hatch or other green chilies
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3-4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 2 cups arugula

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook the rinsed quinoa in 1 cup of boiling water until done, about 15 minutes; drain
  2. Mix all the other ingredients except the arugula in a bowl
  3. Wash the arugula and put on a serving plate
  4. Top with the quinoa mixture and serve

Yield: 3-4 side salads