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Quinoa Summer Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Author: Linda Loosli
Ingredients
  • 3 cups black beans, cooked, and drained
  • 3 cups red quinoa cooked
  • 1 large red onion chopped
  • 4 tomatoes cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup corn (drained)
  • 2 large carrotsĀ grated
  • 1 avocado, diced and peeled.
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup slivered almonds (optional)
  • Cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Dressing
  1. 2/3 cup olive oil
  2. 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  3. salt and pepper to taste
Salad Instructions
  1. Make the salad dressing in a separate bowl and set aside. Grab a large bowl and combine all of the ingredients in order. Pour the salad dressing over the salad and toss, enjoy. Garnish with Cilantro, if you have some.