Lime Quinoa Salad

1 cup dry quinoa

1.5 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup shelled edamame

1 cup corn

1 cup black beans – drained and rinsed

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 cup jalapeno or bell pepper

½ cup finely chopped red onion

Chopped fresh cilantro to taste

Cilantro Lime Dressing

1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice

3-4 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil

1 clove garlic – smashed and minced

¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves

Salt and pepper to taste

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

1.        Rinse and drain quinoa using a mesh strainer. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove excess water. Next add water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.

2.        While the quinoa cooks, prepare the remaining ingredients and steam the corn and edamame if needed.

3.        Finely chop red onion, peppers, and dice the tomatoes.

4.        For the dressing, add all the ingredients to a lidded jar and shake well.

5.        Once your quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper to taste. Chill your quinoa in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before tossing with veggies.

6.        Add black beans, edamame, corn, pepper and chopped red onion. Pour dressing over the salad and mix well.

7.        Garnish with extra cilantro and salt and pepper to taste