Summer Salad with Quinoa

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

4 limes, juiced

1 1/2 -2 tsp ground cumin

Red pepper flakes to taste

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 red bell pepper, diced 

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

10 green onions, finely chopped

1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

3-4 avocados, sliced 

METHOD

Cook the quinoa as instructed on the package. Set aside to cool down.

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Combine quinoa, tomatoes, red bell pepper, black beans, and green onions together in a bowl. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to thoroughly coat everything. Stir in the cilantro; season with salt and black pepper.

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator. Perfect with grilled chicken or turkey breast.

Bon appétit! Served on my “Piano” show plate.