
Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Crisped Spicy Corn

Salad
- 1 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 2 cups uncooked quinoa
- 1 avocado (cubed)
- 1 cup cooked black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup corn kernels (cooked)
- 1/3 cup cilantro (chopped, or more to taste)
- 2 tsp. jalapeño (minced, or more to taste)
- 1/3 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 Tbsp. black cumin seeds (optional)
- 1 Tbsp. scallions (chopped, for garnish)
Dressing
- 3-4 Tbsp. organic olive oil
- Juice of 1 or 2 lemons (or limes if preferred)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Cook quinoa per package directions. Chop salad ingredients, leaving avocado until last to prevent browning.
- For corn, in sauté pan, heat avocado oil, add minced jalapeño and sauté several minutes.
- Add corn and sauté 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients.
- In serving bowl, combine quinoa and salad. Drizzle over dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Garnish with scallion when serving.