Southwest quinoa salad

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 cups water or chicken/vegetable broth
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn, fresh, frozen, or charred
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 avocado, diced
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 jalapeño, finely diced (optional)
• 1/3 cup toasted pepitas
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
• Grilled chicken, shrimp, or steak (optional protein)
• Dressing:
• 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 small garlic clove, grated
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• Black pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (for dressing)

Instructions

1. Cook the quinoa in the water or broth according to package instructions.
2. Mix all salad ingredients

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