SOUTHWEST QUINOA SALAD

WHY YOU'LL  LOVE IT

IT'S...

✓ LOADED WITH FRESH FLAVORS & TEXTURES ✓ EASY TO THROW TOGETHER ✓ AN ALL-PURPOSE SUMMER DISH

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

quinoa  black beans red onion jalapeno pepper radishes cherry tomatoes avocado queso fresco cilantro  For dressing:  olive oil limes garlic ground cumin S&P

1

GATHER & PREP INGREDIENTS

2

COOK THE QUINOA

Add 1/2 cup dry quinoa and 1 cup water or stock to a small saucepan with a lid. Season with a generous pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil (uncovered) over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low or medium-low, bringing the quinoa to a slow simmer. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat & let stand (covered) for 5 minutes. Uncover & fluff with a fork. Set aside.

3

PREPARE DRESSING

Add all listed ingredients to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.

4

ASSEMBLE SALAD

Combine the quinoa, black beans, red onion, jalapeno, radish, tomatoes, avocado, queso fresco (if using), & cilantro in the mixing bowl over the dressing. Toss to combine, ensuring all of the quinoa is well coated in the dressing. Taste, seasoning with additional salt or ground black pepper as desired.

SERVE & ENJOY!

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ENJOY!

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