Summer Quinoa Salad

Description

Loaded with fresh veggies and dressed with an olive oil-lime juice vinaigrette, this easy, summery dish makes a perfect light meal or a side dish to your favorite grilled entrée.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Simply Balanced™ Quinoa
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (13.4 ounce) package Simply Balanced™ Organic Black Beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (12 ounce) package sweet cocktail tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup packed, coarsely chopped spinach, stems removed
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • ½ cup thinly sliced mini peppers
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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