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Black Bean Quinoa Chopped Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 15oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed, OR about 2 cups homemade cooked black beans
  • 1 large green bell pepper diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1 small red onion diced
  • a good handful of fresh parsley or cilantro leaves chopped
  • 1 large avocado chopped
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive or avocado oil
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste about 1/4 teaspoon each

Instructions

  • In a large bowl add all the ingredients and very gently stir to combine.
  • You can serve this immediately or place in airtight containers and refrigerate.
  • It keep well for up to 3 days, and it's actually tastier the next day, as the flavors blend together.
  • My avocado does pretty well in this salad thanks to the fresh lime juice...but you COULD add avocado immediately before serving if you're planning to make ahead.