Fresh and Colorful Mexican Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 200 grams quinoa
• 400 grams canned corn, drained
• 400 grams canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 red bell peppers, diced
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
•  juice of 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
•  a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
•  salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions. Let it cool.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the corn, black beans, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, onion, and avocado.
3. 3 Make a dressing by mixing lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. 4 Add the cooled quinoa and dressing to the vegetables in the bowl and mix well.
5. 5 Add the chopped cilantro and mix again.
6. 6 Serve the salad with some extra lime wedges on the side if desired. Enjoy!